US Bridges

WAL-47 Leibs Islnd over Leibs Island Channel

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of C. R. 58 · Structure no. 2344114

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WAL-47 Leibs Islnd over Leibs Island Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying WAL-47 Leibs Islnd over Leibs Island Channel 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWAL-47 Leibs Islnd
CrossesLeibs Island Channel
Location0.4 MI E of C. R. 58
RouteCounty Highway T0475
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90584, -82.52768
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-47 Leibs Islnd over Leibs Island Channel built?

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

What condition is WAL-47 Leibs Islnd over Leibs Island Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does WAL-47 Leibs Islnd over Leibs Island Channel carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WAL-47 Leibs Islnd over Leibs Island Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns WAL-47 Leibs Islnd over Leibs Island Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.