US Bridges

Usr 224 over Maddox Creek

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.41 Mi. West of SR 49 · Structure no. 8102376

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,144
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 224 over Maddox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 224 over Maddox Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,144 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,364 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 224
CrossesMaddox Creek
Location0.41 Mi. West of SR 49
RouteU.S. Route 224
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85131, -84.64939
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,144 (2015)
Projected traffic4,364 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 224 over Maddox Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 224 over Maddox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 224 over Maddox Creek carry?

About 3,144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 224 over Maddox Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 224 over Maddox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.