US Bridges

Convoy Road over Hoaglin Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.30 MI E JCT C 77 · Structure no. 8131392

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Convoy Road over Hoaglin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Convoy Road over Hoaglin Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesConvoy Road
CrossesHoaglin Creek
Location0.30 MI E JCT C 77
RouteCounty Highway C0168
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91693, -84.62351
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2015)
Projected traffic211 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Convoy Road over Hoaglin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Convoy 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 Convoy Road over Hoaglin Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Convoy Road over Hoaglin Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Convoy Road over Hoaglin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.