US Bridges

Union-Pleasant Rd. over Maddox Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. East Cr. #93 · Structure no. 8131376

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union-Pleasant Rd. over Maddox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union-Pleasant Rd. over Maddox Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnion-Pleasant Rd.
CrossesMaddox Creek
Location0.4 Mi. East Cr. #93
RouteCounty Highway T0154
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90278, -84.58333
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2015)
Projected traffic129 by 2035
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 Union-Pleasant Rd. over Maddox Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union-Pleasant Rd. over Maddox 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 Union-Pleasant Rd. over Maddox Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Union-Pleasant Rd. over Maddox Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Union-Pleasant Rd. over Maddox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.