US Bridges

LIB-24 Leonard RD over Walnut CR (leonard RD NW

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of Mccleery Rdnw · Structure no. 2344238

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB-24 Leonard RD over Walnut CR (leonard RD NW is a steel truss - thru carrying LIB-24 Leonard RD over Walnut CR (leonard RD NW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLIB-24 Leonard RD
CrossesWalnut CR (leonard RD NW
Location0.5 MI W of Mccleery Rdnw
RouteCounty Highway T0238
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83147, -82.64019
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LIB-24 Leonard RD over Walnut CR (leonard RD NW built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is LIB-24 Leonard RD over Walnut CR (leonard RD NW 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 LIB-24 Leonard RD over Walnut CR (leonard RD NW carry?

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

How long is LIB-24 Leonard RD over Walnut CR (leonard RD NW?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns LIB-24 Leonard RD over Walnut CR (leonard RD NW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.