US Bridges

West Union Rd. over Jenning Creek West Union

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.60 MI E of Becker RD · Structure no. 0251623

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Union Rd. over Jenning Creek West Union is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Union Rd. over Jenning Creek West Union in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Union Rd.
CrossesJenning Creek West Union
Location0.60 MI E of Becker RD
RouteCounty Highway C0028
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75759, -84.38574
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2015)
Projected traffic119 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 West Union Rd. over Jenning Creek West Union built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Union Rd. over Jenning Creek West Union 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 West Union Rd. over Jenning Creek West Union carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Union Rd. over Jenning Creek West Union?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Union Rd. over Jenning Creek West Union?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.