Richey Road over Maddox Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.10 MI N JCT SR 224 · Structure no. 8135061
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 373
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richey Road over Maddox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richey Road over Maddox Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 373 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Richey Road over Maddox Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richey Road 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 Richey Road over Maddox Creek carry?
About 373 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Richey Road over Maddox Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Richey Road over Maddox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.