US Bridges

County Road 176 over Lateral of Jennings Ditc

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of Timken Road · Structure no. 8558272

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,401
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 176 over Lateral of Jennings Ditc is a concrete slab carrying County Road 176 over Lateral of Jennings Ditc in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 4,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,109 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 176
CrossesLateral of Jennings Ditc
Location0.2 Mi. S. of Timken Road
RouteCounty Highway C0176
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77357, -81.94423
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,401 (2015)
Projected traffic6,109 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Road 176 over Lateral of Jennings Ditc built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 176 over Lateral of Jennings Ditc 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 176 over Lateral of Jennings Ditc carry?

About 4,401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 176 over Lateral of Jennings Ditc?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 176 over Lateral of Jennings Ditc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.