US Bridges

Upperman Road over Jennings Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · .3 Mi.E. Spencer.Delph RD · Structure no. 8137439

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upperman Road over Jennings Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Upperman Road over Jennings Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUpperman Road
CrossesJennings Creek
Location.3 Mi.E. Spencer.Delph RD
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83054, -84.35421
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2016)
Projected traffic396 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Upperman Road over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upperman Road over 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 Upperman Road over Jennings Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upperman Road over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Upperman Road over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.