John Brown Road over Maddox Creek
GoodPosted for loadVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.35 MI S JCT US 30 · Structure no. 8135177
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,520
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Brown Road over Maddox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying John Brown Road over Maddox Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 John Brown Road over Maddox Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Brown 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 2024.
How much traffic does John Brown Road over Maddox Creek carry?
About 1,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is John Brown Road over Maddox Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns John Brown Road over Maddox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.