Jennings-Delphos R over West Jennings Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.70 MI SW JCT SR 697 · Structure no. 8137102
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 604
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jennings-Delphos R over West Jennings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings-Delphos R over West Jennings Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jennings-Delphos R over West Jennings Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jennings-Delphos R 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Jennings-Delphos R over West Jennings Creek carry?
About 604 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jennings-Delphos R over West Jennings Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Jennings-Delphos R over West Jennings Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.