US Bridges

Lovers Lane over Stream

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .10 MI E of State Rt 218 · Structure no. 2735369

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,397
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lovers Lane over Stream in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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.

It carries about 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesStream
Location.10 MI E of State Rt 218
RouteCounty Highway CO088
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.76747, -82.22083
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2015)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovers Lane over Stream built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane over Stream carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lovers Lane over Stream?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers Lane over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.