US Bridges

Wren Landeck Road over Hawk Ditch

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · Wrenlandeck .5M W of Wren · Structure no. 8138494

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wren Landeck Road over Hawk Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wren Landeck Road over Hawk Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWren Landeck Road
CrossesHawk Ditch
LocationWrenlandeck .5M W of Wren
RouteCounty Highway C0070
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80088, -84.78485
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic275 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wren Landeck Road over Hawk Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wren Landeck Road over Hawk Ditch 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 Wren Landeck Road over Hawk Ditch carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wren Landeck Road over Hawk Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wren Landeck Road over Hawk Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.