US Bridges

Lincoln Ave. over Oak Run

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 0.23 Miles SW of Main St. · Structure no. 4960742

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,789
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave. over Oak Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Ave. over Oak Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,789 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Ave.
CrossesOak Run
Location0.23 Miles SW of Main St.
RouteCity Street 0LINC
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87821, -83.44174
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,789 (2022)
Projected traffic1,861 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ave. over Oak Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave. over Oak Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave. over Oak Run carry?

About 1,789 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave. over Oak Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave. over Oak Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.