Dutch John Road over Hoaglin Creek
GoodPosted for loadVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.80 MI N JCT C 168 · Structure no. 8131317
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch John Road over Hoaglin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutch John Road over Hoaglin Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutch John Road over Hoaglin Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dutch John 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dutch John Road over Hoaglin Creek carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dutch John Road over Hoaglin Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch John Road over Hoaglin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.