Elgin-Converse Roa over Jennings Prairie
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 1.25 MI NW JCT SR116 · Structure no. 8141134
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elgin-Converse Roa over Jennings Prairie is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elgin-Converse Roa over Jennings Prairie in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elgin-Converse Roa over Jennings Prairie built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elgin-Converse Roa 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 Elgin-Converse Roa over Jennings Prairie carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elgin-Converse Roa over Jennings Prairie?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elgin-Converse Roa over Jennings Prairie?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.