US Bridges

Twp. Road 76 over Jennings Ditch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of TR14 · Structure no. 8543216

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 76 over Jennings Ditch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 76 over Jennings Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 76
CrossesJennings Ditch
Location0.4 Mi. N. of TR14
RouteCounty Highway T0076
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72491, -81.97248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2015)
Projected traffic121 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Road 76 over Jennings Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Twp. Road 76 over Jennings Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 76 over Jennings Ditch carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 76 over Jennings Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 76 over Jennings Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.