US Bridges

SR 57 over Leatherman Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 03.81 MI S.IR-71 · Structure no. 5201918

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Leatherman Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 57 over Leatherman Creek in Medina 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 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 7,358 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,213 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesLeatherman Creek
Location03.81 MI S.IR-71
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05526, -81.78546
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,358 (2015)
Projected traffic10,213 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

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 57 over Leatherman Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 57 over Leatherman Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Leatherman Creek carry?

About 7,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Leatherman Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Leatherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.