Leutz RD over Rusha Creek
GoodOttawa County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi. N. JCT CR98 · Structure no. 6233066
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leutz RD over Rusha Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Leutz RD over Rusha Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 73 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leutz RD over Rusha Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Leutz RD over Rusha 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 Leutz RD over Rusha Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Leutz RD over Rusha Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Leutz RD over Rusha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.