Schoenling RD over Lees Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Ohio · .01 MI E of Bay · Structure no. 0933511
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schoenling RD over Lees Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoenling RD over Lees Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 125 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schoenling RD over Lees Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Schoenling RD over Lees Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Schoenling RD over Lees Creek carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schoenling RD over Lees Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Schoenling RD over Lees Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.