US Bridges

C197 Snodgrass Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.08 Mi. E. of CR26 · Structure no. 5530003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C197 Snodgrass Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C197 Snodgrass Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC197 Snodgrass Rd.
CrossesLeatherwood Ditch
Location0.08 Mi. E. of CR26
RouteCounty Highway C0197
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17045, -84.04304
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2015)
Projected traffic298 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C197 Snodgrass Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is C197 Snodgrass Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does C197 Snodgrass Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is C197 Snodgrass Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C197 Snodgrass Rd. over Leatherwood Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.