US Bridges

North ST (delphos) over Jennings Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E JCT SR 66 · Structure no. 8137447

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North ST (delphos) over Jennings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North ST (delphos) over Jennings Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 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 977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,356 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth ST (delphos)
CrossesJennings Creek
Location0.05 MI E JCT SR 66
RouteCounty Highway T0386
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85237, -84.34947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2019)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2039
Trucks—
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 North ST (delphos) over Jennings Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is North ST (delphos) 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 North ST (delphos) over Jennings Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is North ST (delphos) over Jennings Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns North ST (delphos) over Jennings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.