US Bridges

County Road 176 over Jennings Ditch Lateral

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. S. of Timken Road · Structure no. 8558647

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,401
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 176 over Jennings Ditch Lateral is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 176 over Jennings Ditch Lateral in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,109 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 176
CrossesJennings Ditch Lateral
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Timken Road
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76998, -81.94425
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 Jennings Ditch Lateral built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 176 over Jennings Ditch Lateral 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 County Road 176 over Jennings Ditch Lateral carry?

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

How long is County Road 176 over Jennings Ditch Lateral?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 176 over Jennings Ditch Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.