US Bridges

Cole St. over Pike Run - Cole ST

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 1.21 MI N of Brower RD · Structure no. 0232378

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,695
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole St. over Pike Run - Cole ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cole St. over Pike Run - Cole ST in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,695 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,681 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCole St.
CrossesPike Run - Cole ST
Location1.21 MI N of Brower RD
RouteCounty Highway C0154
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78658, -84.12808
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,695 (2015)
Projected traffic10,681 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cole St. over Pike Run - Cole ST built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cole St. over Pike Run - Cole ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cole St. over Pike Run - Cole ST carry?

About 7,695 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cole St. over Pike Run - Cole ST?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cole St. over Pike Run - Cole ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.