US Bridges

WAL-20 Leitnaker R over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of S. R. 37 · Structure no. 2343207

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-20 Leitnaker R over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WAL-20 Leitnaker R over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWAL-20 Leitnaker R
CrossesT Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD
Location0.6 MI E of S. R. 37
RouteCounty Highway T0380
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82238, -82.5583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-20 Leitnaker R over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is WAL-20 Leitnaker R 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-20 Leitnaker R over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD carry?

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

How long is WAL-20 Leitnaker R over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-20 Leitnaker R over T Walnut Cr(leitnaker RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.