US Bridges

Becker Road over Jennings Prairie

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.65 MI N JCT SR 81 · Structure no. 8141339

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becker Road over Jennings Prairie is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Becker Road over Jennings Prairie in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBecker Road
CrossesJennings Prairie
Location1.65 MI N JCT SR 81
RouteCounty Highway 199
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76708, -84.39712
Functional classRural 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2019)
Projected traffic205 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Becker Road over Jennings Prairie built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becker 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 Becker Road over Jennings Prairie carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Becker Road over Jennings Prairie?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Becker Road over Jennings Prairie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.