Lincoln Highway over West Jennings Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · .2 Mi. W. Shank Rd. T215 · Structure no. 8137692
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,379
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Highway over West Jennings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Highway over West 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 4,379 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,078 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Highway over West Jennings Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Highway 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 Lincoln Highway over West Jennings Creek carry?
About 4,379 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Highway over West Jennings Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Highway over West Jennings Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.