US Bridges

SR 66 over West Jennings Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.43 Mi. South of Usr 30 · Structure no. 8101280

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,713
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over West Jennings Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 66 over West Jennings Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,713 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,766 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesWest Jennings Creek
Location0.43 Mi. South of Usr 30
RouteState Highway 66
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86693, -84.35028
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,713 (2015)
Projected traffic3,766 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 over West Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over West 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66 over West Jennings Creek carry?

About 2,713 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over West Jennings Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over West Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.