US Bridges

John Brown Road over Hoaglin Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N JCT CR168 · Structure no. 8131253

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Brown Road over Hoaglin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Brown Road over Hoaglin Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohn Brown Road
CrossesHoaglin Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT CR168
RouteCounty Highway T0083
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92248, -84.61056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2019)
Projected traffic357 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 John Brown Road over Hoaglin Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Brown Road over Hoaglin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does John Brown Road over Hoaglin Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is John Brown Road over Hoaglin Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns John Brown Road over Hoaglin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.