US Bridges

Germantown RD over Leslies Run

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1st W of County Line · Structure no. 6838200

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown RD over Leslies Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Germantown RD over Leslies Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown RD
CrossesLeslies Run
Location1st W of County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0069
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72962, -84.48978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2015)
Projected traffic876 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Germantown RD over Leslies Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Germantown RD over Leslies 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Germantown RD over Leslies Run carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Germantown RD over Leslies Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown RD over Leslies Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.