US Bridges

SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek

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Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.1 M E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 3004481

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,424
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,424 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265
CrossesOver Leatherwood Creek
Location1.1 M E of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 265
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00493, -81.515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,424 (2015)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2035
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 2,424 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 over Over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.