US Bridges

WAL-16 Leitnaker over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.5 MI E of S. R. 37 · Structure no. 2342146

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-16 Leitnaker over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-16 Leitnaker over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWAL-16 Leitnaker
CrossesT Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD
Location1.5 MI E of S. R. 37
RouteCounty Highway T0380
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81647, -82.54099
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WAL-16 Leitnaker over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is WAL-16 Leitnaker over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD 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 WAL-16 Leitnaker over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WAL-16 Leitnaker over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-16 Leitnaker over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.