US Bridges

W Old State RD over Lancaster Branch

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W of JCT US 231 · Structure no. 002C00068N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Old State RD over Lancaster Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Old State RD over Lancaster Branch in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 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 395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 395 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesW Old State RD
CrossesLancaster Branch
Location1.4 MI W of JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1372
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75944, -86.27056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2014)
Projected traffic395 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 W Old State RD over Lancaster Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Old State RD over Lancaster Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W Old State RD over Lancaster Branch carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W Old State RD over Lancaster Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Old State RD over Lancaster Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.