US Bridges

Dutch John Road over Maddox Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.65 MI N JCT US 30 · Structure no. 8135231

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,011
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch John Road over Maddox Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch John Road over Maddox Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,403 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDutch John Road
CrossesMaddox Creek
Location0.65 MI N JCT US 30
RouteCounty Highway C0093
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89479, -84.59121
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2018)
Projected traffic1,403 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Dutch John Road over Maddox Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch John 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dutch John Road over Maddox Creek carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dutch John Road over Maddox Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch John Road over Maddox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.