US Bridges

Purdy Rd. over Jennings Creek Purdy RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.30 MI E of Kill RD · Structure no. 0251616

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purdy Rd. over Jennings Creek Purdy RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Purdy Rd. over Jennings Creek Purdy RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPurdy Rd.
CrossesJennings Creek Purdy RD
Location0.30 MI E of Kill RD
RouteCounty Highway T0032
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72859, -84.38172
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2015)
Projected traffic117 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Purdy Rd. over Jennings Creek Purdy RD built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purdy Rd. over Jennings Creek Purdy RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Purdy Rd. over Jennings Creek Purdy RD carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Purdy Rd. over Jennings Creek Purdy RD?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Purdy Rd. over Jennings Creek Purdy RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.