SR 81 over Jennings Prairie Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 1 Mi. East of Eigin · Structure no. 8101450
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 327
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 81 over Jennings Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 81 over Jennings Prairie Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 327 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 81 over Jennings Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 81 over Jennings Prairie 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 81 over Jennings Prairie Creek carry?
About 327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SR 81 over Jennings Prairie Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 81 over Jennings Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.