US Bridges

Leffingwell Rd. over Meander Creek

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.8MI.E of S.R.45 · Structure no. 5042119

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leffingwell Rd. over Meander Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Leffingwell Rd. over Meander Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeffingwell Rd.
CrossesMeander Creek
Location0.8MI.E of S.R.45
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00264, -80.84056
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2015)
Projected traffic708 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leffingwell Rd. over Meander Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leffingwell Rd. over Meander 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Leffingwell Rd. over Meander Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Leffingwell Rd. over Meander Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Leffingwell Rd. over Meander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.