US Bridges

LIB-21 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.9 MI E of S. R. 158 · Structure no. 2332213

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-21 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-21 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 104 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-21 Leonard RD
CrossesT Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw
Location0.9 MI E of S. R. 158
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82708, -82.59196
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic194 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LIB-21 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is LIB-21 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw 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 LIB-21 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LIB-21 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-21 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard Rdnw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.