US Bridges

Richey Road over Hoaglin Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 2.40 MI N JCT SR 224 · Structure no. 8135096

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richey Road over Hoaglin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richey Road over Hoaglin Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRichey Road
CrossesHoaglin Creek
Location2.40 MI N JCT SR 224
RouteCounty Highway C0075
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88647, -84.64848
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic444 by 2039
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 Richey Road over Hoaglin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Richey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Richey Road over Hoaglin Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Richey Road over Hoaglin Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Richey Road over Hoaglin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.