US Bridges

SR 285 over Over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .2 M S of JCT SR 265 · Structure no. 3005135

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,280
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 285 over Over Leatherwood Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesOver Leatherwood Creek
Location.2 M S of JCT SR 265
RouteState Highway 285
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98545, -81.45927
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2015)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 285 over Over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 285 over Over Leatherwood Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.