US Bridges

Giehl Rd. over Leatherwood Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E. of CR 221 · Structure no. 2136279

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giehl Rd. over Leatherwood Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Giehl Rd. over Leatherwood Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGiehl Rd.
CrossesLeatherwood Run
Location0.3 Mi. E. of CR 221
RouteCounty Highway T0082
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35211, -82.95981
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2015)
Projected traffic261 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Giehl Rd. over Leatherwood Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giehl Rd. over Leatherwood 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Giehl Rd. over Leatherwood Run carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Giehl Rd. over Leatherwood Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Giehl Rd. over Leatherwood Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.