Van Wert-Paulding over Hoaglin Creek
FairVan Wert County, Ohio · 1.50 MI W JCT SR 637 · Structure no. 8132100
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Wert-Paulding over Hoaglin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Wert-Paulding over Hoaglin Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Wert-Paulding over Hoaglin Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Van Wert-Paulding over Hoaglin 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 Van Wert-Paulding over Hoaglin Creek carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Van Wert-Paulding over Hoaglin Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Van Wert-Paulding over Hoaglin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.