US Bridges

Lincoln Hwy. over Pike Run Lincoln HWY

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · 0.30 MI W of Sandy Point · Structure no. 0254126

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Hwy. over Pike Run Lincoln HWY is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Hwy. over Pike Run Lincoln HWY in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Hwy.
CrossesPike Run Lincoln HWY
Location0.30 MI W of Sandy Point
RouteCounty Highway C0088
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84059, -84.17231
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2015)
Projected traffic931 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Lincoln Hwy. over Pike Run Lincoln HWY built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Hwy. over Pike Run Lincoln HWY 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 Lincoln Hwy. over Pike Run Lincoln HWY carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Hwy. over Pike Run Lincoln HWY?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Hwy. over Pike Run Lincoln HWY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.