US Bridges

Leston Avenue over Tributary Mad River

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .41 Mile East of SR202 · Structure no. 5770297

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leston Avenue over Tributary Mad River is a concrete culvert carrying Leston Avenue over Tributary Mad River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLeston Avenue
CrossesTributary Mad River
Location.41 Mile East of SR202
RouteCity Street M2289
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82786, -84.13467
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2018)
Projected traffic995 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Leston Avenue over Tributary Mad River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leston Avenue over Tributary Mad River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Leston Avenue over Tributary Mad River carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leston Avenue over Tributary Mad River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Leston Avenue over Tributary Mad River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.