US Bridges

Lincoln Hwy. over Leatherwood Str Lincoln

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E of Leathwd RD · Structure no. 0241652

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Hwy. over Leatherwood Str Lincoln is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Hwy. over Leatherwood Str Lincoln in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Hwy.
CrossesLeatherwood Str Lincoln
Location0.05 MI E of Leathwd RD
RouteCounty Highway C0088
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84751, -84.23814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2017)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hwy. over Leatherwood Str Lincoln built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Hwy. over Leatherwood Str Lincoln in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln Hwy. over Leatherwood Str Lincoln carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Hwy. over Leatherwood Str Lincoln?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Hwy. over Leatherwood Str Lincoln?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.