US Bridges

Kill Rd. over Jennings Creek Kill RD

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.68 MI N of West Union · Structure no. 0251739

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kill Rd. over Jennings Creek Kill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kill Rd. over Jennings Creek Kill RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKill Rd.
CrossesJennings Creek Kill RD
Location0.68 MI N of West Union
RouteCounty Highway C0039
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76751, -84.38758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2015)
Projected traffic122 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kill Rd. over Jennings Creek Kill RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kill Rd. over Jennings Creek Kill RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 88 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kill Rd. over Jennings Creek Kill RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.