US Bridges

Morton Avenue over Cross over Leatherwood C

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .75 MI W. of Inter. Rt. 7 · Structure no. 3034046

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,614
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton Avenue over Cross over Leatherwood C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morton Avenue over Cross over Leatherwood C in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,956 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMorton Avenue
CrossesCross over Leatherwood C
Location.75 MI W. of Inter. Rt. 7
RouteCity Street 347
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01634, -81.57688
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,614 (2015)
Projected traffic11,956 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Morton Avenue over Cross over Leatherwood C built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton Avenue over Cross over Leatherwood C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morton Avenue over Cross over Leatherwood C carry?

About 8,614 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morton Avenue over Cross over Leatherwood C?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Morton Avenue over Cross over Leatherwood C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.