US Bridges

SR 189 over Leatherwood Ditch

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 4.09 Mi. West of SR190 · Structure no. 6901387

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 189 over Leatherwood Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 189 over Leatherwood Ditch in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 189
CrossesLeatherwood Ditch
Location4.09 Mi. West of SR190
RouteState Highway 189
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88451, -84.22702
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2015)
Projected traffic874 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 189 over Leatherwood Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 189 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 189 over Leatherwood Ditch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 189 over Leatherwood Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 189 over Leatherwood Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.