Gilbert Road over Jennings Prairie
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 1/2 Mi.West of Jones RD · Structure no. 8141096
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilbert Road over Jennings Prairie is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gilbert Road over Jennings Prairie in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 Gilbert Road over Jennings Prairie built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilbert Road over Jennings Prairie 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 Gilbert Road over Jennings Prairie carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gilbert Road over Jennings Prairie?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gilbert Road over Jennings Prairie?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.