US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Locher Ditch Lincoln Hw

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.25 MI W of Pevee · Structure no. 0247804

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
814
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Locher Ditch Lincoln Hw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Highway over Locher Ditch Lincoln Hw in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 814 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesLocher Ditch Lincoln Hw
Location0.25 MI W of Pevee
RouteCounty Highway C0088
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83413, -83.90509
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2015)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lincoln Highway over Locher Ditch Lincoln Hw built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Locher Ditch Lincoln Hw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Locher Ditch Lincoln Hw carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Locher Ditch Lincoln Hw?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Locher Ditch Lincoln Hw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.