US Bridges

Limerick RD over Pigeon CR

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.9 MI S of CO RD 26 · Structure no. 4030842

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 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 truss - thru carrying Limerick RD over Pigeon CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLimerick RD
CrossesPigeon CR
Location0.9 MI S of CO RD 26
RouteCounty Highway C0025
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11576, -82.75295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Limerick RD over Pigeon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Limerick RD over Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.