US Bridges

Usr 30 WB over Jennings Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.41 M East of Van CO Lin · Structure no. 6902707

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 WB over Jennings Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 30 WB over Jennings Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,340 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 30 WB
CrossesJennings Creek
Location0.41 M East of Van CO Lin
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87107, -84.33754
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,340 (2015)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 30 WB over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30 WB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 30 WB over Jennings Creek carry?

About 6,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 WB over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 WB over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.