US Bridges

County RD 74 over Crosses over Leatherwood

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .25 Mi. S. of ST RTE 265 · Structure no. 3034216

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 74 over Crosses over Leatherwood is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 74 over Crosses over Leatherwood in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 74
CrossesCrosses over Leatherwood
Location.25 Mi. S. of ST RTE 265
RouteCounty Highway C0074
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97992, -81.41515
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2015)
Projected traffic491 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County RD 74 over Crosses over Leatherwood built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 74 over Crosses over Leatherwood 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 74 over Crosses over Leatherwood carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 74 over Crosses over Leatherwood?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 74 over Crosses over Leatherwood?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.