US Bridges

SR 66 State ST over Jennings Creek #

FairPosted for load

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.66 Mi. South of Usr 30 · Structure no. 8101264

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,064
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 State ST over Jennings Creek # is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 66 State ST over Jennings Creek # in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,064 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,029 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66 State ST
CrossesJennings Creek #
Location1.66 Mi. South of Usr 30
RouteState Highway 66
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84925, -84.34972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,064 (2015)
Projected traffic7,029 by 2035
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 State ST over Jennings Creek # built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 State ST over Jennings Creek # 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66 State ST over Jennings Creek # carry?

About 5,064 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 State ST over Jennings Creek #?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 State ST over Jennings Creek #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.