US Bridges

Brickner Road over West Jennings Creek

GoodPosted for load

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.12 MI W JCT T 215 · Structure no. 8137307

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
483
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickner Road over West Jennings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brickner Road over West Jennings Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 483 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrickner Road
CrossesWest Jennings Creek
Location0.12 MI W JCT T 215
RouteCounty Highway T0205
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82418, -84.37869
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2016)
Projected traffic670 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brickner Road over West Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Brickner Road 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 Brickner Road over West Jennings Creek carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brickner Road over West Jennings Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brickner Road over West Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.