US Bridges

Kill RD over Jennings Creek - Kill RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.02 MI N of SR 81 · Structure no. 0251852

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kill RD over Jennings Creek - Kill RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kill RD over Jennings Creek - Kill RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKill RD
CrossesJennings Creek - Kill RD
Location0.02 MI N of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway C0039
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73613, -84.38756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Kill RD over Jennings Creek - Kill RD built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 29 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kill RD over Jennings Creek - Kill RD?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kill RD over Jennings Creek - Kill RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.