US Bridges

Pioneer Rd. over Dug Run Pioneer RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.57 N of Sunnydale RD · Structure no. 0232475

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Rd. over Dug Run Pioneer RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pioneer Rd. over Dug Run Pioneer RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPioneer Rd.
CrossesDug Run Pioneer RD
Location0.57 N of Sunnydale RD
RouteCounty Highway T0102
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79646, -84.1894
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Pioneer Rd. over Dug Run Pioneer RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Rd. over Dug Run Pioneer RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Rd. over Dug Run Pioneer RD carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Rd. over Dug Run Pioneer RD?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Rd. over Dug Run Pioneer RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.