US Bridges

SR 265 over Branch Leatherwood Crk

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .3 M E of JCT SR 513 · Structure no. 3004996

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,459
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Branch Leatherwood Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 265 over Branch Leatherwood Crk in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,459 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265
CrossesBranch Leatherwood Crk
Location.3 M E of JCT SR 513
RouteState Highway 265
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96835, -81.29804
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,459 (2015)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Branch Leatherwood Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 over Branch Leatherwood Crk 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 Branch Leatherwood Crk carry?

About 1,459 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 over Branch Leatherwood Crk?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 over Branch Leatherwood Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.