US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Monkey Run

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · .1 Mi. W. of Twp. Rd. 69 · Structure no. 8135509

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,211
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Monkey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Highway over Monkey Run in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,069 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesMonkey Run
Location.1 Mi. W. of Twp. Rd. 69
RouteCounty Highway C0418
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89663, -84.66836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2018)
Projected traffic3,069 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Highway over Monkey Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Monkey 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 Highway over Monkey Run carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Monkey Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Monkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.