US Bridges

AMA-15 Leist RD over Clear Creek (leist RD SW

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.8 MI N of U.S.R. 22 · Structure no. 2331152

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

AMA-15 Leist RD over Clear Creek (leist RD SW is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying AMA-15 Leist RD over Clear Creek (leist RD SW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAMA-15 Leist RD
CrossesClear Creek (leist RD SW
Location0.8 MI N of U.S.R. 22
RouteCounty Highway T0165
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65892, -82.77989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AMA-15 Leist RD over Clear Creek (leist RD SW built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is AMA-15 Leist RD over Clear Creek (leist RD SW in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does AMA-15 Leist RD over Clear Creek (leist RD SW carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AMA-15 Leist RD over Clear Creek (leist RD SW?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns AMA-15 Leist RD over Clear Creek (leist RD SW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.