US Bridges

Usr 30 EB over Leatherwood Ditch

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 3.29 Mi. East of SR 309 · Structure no. 0200158

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,669
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 30 EB over Leatherwood Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 30 EB over Leatherwood Ditch in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,669 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,481 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 30 EB
CrossesLeatherwood Ditch
Location3.29 Mi. East of SR 309
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83753, -84.22971
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,669 (2015)
Projected traffic6,481 by 2035
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Usr 30 EB over Leatherwood Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 30 EB over Leatherwood Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 30 EB over Leatherwood Ditch carry?

About 4,669 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Usr 30 EB over Leatherwood Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 30 EB over Leatherwood Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.