Township RD 9420 over Leatherwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadGuernsey County, Ohio · .2 MI S of State HWY 265 · Structure no. 3034968
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD 9420 over Leatherwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 9420 over Leatherwood Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township RD 9420 over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD 9420 over Leatherwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD 9420 over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township RD 9420 over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD 9420 over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.