US Bridges

Leis Rd. over Jennings Creek Leis RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.54 MI E of Becker RD · Structure no. 0251631

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,244
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leis Rd. over Jennings Creek Leis RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leis Rd. over Jennings Creek Leis RD 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 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 1,244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,727 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLeis Rd.
CrossesJennings Creek Leis RD
Location0.54 MI E of Becker RD
RouteCounty Highway T0034
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7068, -84.38646
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,244 (2015)
Projected traffic1,727 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Leis Rd. over Jennings Creek Leis RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leis Rd. over Jennings Creek Leis RD 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 Leis Rd. over Jennings Creek Leis RD carry?

About 1,244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Leis Rd. over Jennings Creek Leis RD?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Leis Rd. over Jennings Creek Leis RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.