Ridge Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch Ridge
GoodAllen County, Ohio · 0.14 MI E of Leatherwood · Structure no. 0241245
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch Ridge is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch Ridge in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch Ridge built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch Ridge 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 Ridge Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch Ridge carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch Ridge?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch Ridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.