US Bridges

Limerick RD over Pigeon CR

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of CR56 · Structure no. 4030834

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limerick RD over Pigeon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Limerick RD over Pigeon CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 6 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLimerick RD
CrossesPigeon CR
Location0.4 MI N of CR56
RouteCounty Highway C0025
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10923, -82.75657
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2013)
Projected traffic727 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Limerick RD over Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Limerick RD over Pigeon CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Limerick RD over Pigeon CR carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Limerick RD over Pigeon CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Limerick RD over Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.