US Bridges

Leonardsburg Rd. over Horseshoe Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E. of Horseshoe RD · Structure no. 2133067

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonardsburg Rd. over Horseshoe Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leonardsburg Rd. over Horseshoe Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLeonardsburg Rd.
CrossesHorseshoe Run
Location0.1 MI E. of Horseshoe RD
RouteCounty Highway C0221
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36597, -83.02886
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leonardsburg Rd. over Horseshoe Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Leonardsburg Rd. over Horseshoe Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Leonardsburg Rd. over Horseshoe Run carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Leonardsburg Rd. over Horseshoe Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Leonardsburg Rd. over Horseshoe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.