US Bridges

SR 697 over West Jennings Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.5 MI W of Delphos · Structure no. 8102805

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,253
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 697 over West Jennings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 697 over West Jennings Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 697
CrossesWest Jennings Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Delphos
RouteState Highway 697
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83772, -84.37086
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2015)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 697 over West Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 697 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 697 over West Jennings Creek carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 697 over West Jennings Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 697 over West Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.