US Bridges

Twp. Road 49 over Jennings Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.7 Mile West of CR176 · Structure no. 8558485

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 49 over Jennings Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 49 over Jennings Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 49
CrossesJennings Ditch
Location0.7 Mile West of CR176
RouteCounty Highway T0049
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73365, -81.95835
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2015)
Projected traffic483 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Twp. Road 49 over Jennings Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 49 over Jennings Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 49 over Jennings Ditch carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 49 over Jennings Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 49 over Jennings Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.