US Bridges

Gomer RD over Pike Run - Gomer RD

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · 0.10 MI N of Lincoln HWY · Structure no. 0253960

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gomer RD over Pike Run - Gomer RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Gomer RD over Pike Run - Gomer RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 74 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 508 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGomer RD
CrossesPike Run - Gomer RD
Location0.10 MI N of Lincoln HWY
RouteCounty Highway C0093
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84652, -84.18606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2015)
Projected traffic705 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gomer RD over Pike Run - Gomer RD built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Gomer RD over Pike Run - Gomer RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Gomer RD over Pike Run - Gomer RD carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gomer RD over Pike Run - Gomer RD?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gomer RD over Pike Run - Gomer RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.