US Bridges

LIB-20 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard RD N

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of S. R. 158 · Structure no. 2334208

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-20 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard RD N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LIB-20 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard RD N in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-20 Leonard RD
CrossesT Walnut Cr(leonard RD N
Location0.2 MI E of S. R. 158
RouteCounty Highway T0238
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82768, -82.60483
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LIB-20 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard RD N built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is LIB-20 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard RD N 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LIB-20 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard RD N carry?

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

How long is LIB-20 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard RD N?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-20 Leonard RD over T Walnut Cr(leonard RD N?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.