US Bridges

CH-260 Leatherman over Over MED-076 -0838

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · .66 MI E of SR 57 · Structure no. 5204895

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,370
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-260 Leatherman over Over MED-076 -0838 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-260 Leatherman over Over MED-076 -0838 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 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 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,962 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCH-260 Leatherman
CrossesOver MED-076 -0838
Location.66 MI E of SR 57
RouteCounty Highway C0260
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03589, -81.7496
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,370 (2015)
Projected traffic54,962 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-260 Leatherman over Over MED-076 -0838 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CH-260 Leatherman over Over MED-076 -0838 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CH-260 Leatherman over Over MED-076 -0838 carry?

About 3,370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CH-260 Leatherman over Over MED-076 -0838?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CH-260 Leatherman over Over MED-076 -0838?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.