US Bridges

SR 81 over Jennings Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · SR81 1/2 MI E Van CO Line · Structure no. 0203041

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
493
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 81 over Jennings Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 81 over Jennings Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 81
CrossesJennings Creek
LocationSR81 1/2 MI E Van CO Line
RouteState Highway 81
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73583, -84.38733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2015)
Projected traffic684 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 81 over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 81 over Jennings 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 SR 81 over Jennings Creek carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 81 over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 81 over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.