US Bridges

Lexington Salem over Lesley Run

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 500 East of County Line · Structure no. 6830447

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Salem over Lesley Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lexington Salem over Lesley Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,915 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Salem
CrossesLesley Run
Location500 East of County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0056
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79423, -84.48417
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2016)
Projected traffic1,915 by 2036
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington Salem over Lesley Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lexington Salem over Lesley Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lexington Salem over Lesley Run carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Salem over Lesley Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Salem over Lesley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.