SR 116 over Jennings Prairie Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 3.44 Mi. North of SR 117 · Structure no. 8101523
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 271
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 116 over Jennings Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 116 over Jennings Prairie 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 116 over Jennings Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 116 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 116 over Jennings Prairie Creek carry?
About 271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 116 over Jennings Prairie Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 116 over Jennings Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.