US Bridges

Lima - Metcalf ST over N&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.66 MI N of Buckeye RD · Structure no. 0249599

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
538 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,832
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lima - Metcalf ST over N&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY is a steel truss - thru carrying Lima - Metcalf ST over N&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 102 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 5 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 6,832 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,483 by 2035. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLima - Metcalf ST
CrossesN&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY
Location0.66 MI N of Buckeye RD
RouteCounty Highway C270S
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71713, -84.11446
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span308 ft (93.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,832 (2015)
Projected traffic9,483 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lima - Metcalf ST over N&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Lima - Metcalf ST over N&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lima - Metcalf ST over N&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY carry?

About 6,832 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lima - Metcalf ST over N&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 308 ft (93.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lima - Metcalf ST over N&w Railrd - S Dixie HWY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.