US Bridges

Mccloskey School over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.75 W. of SR 29 · Structure no. 7538650

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccloskey School over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mccloskey School over Leatherwood Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMccloskey School
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.75 W. of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway C0037
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25361, -84.08988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2020)
Projected traffic248 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mccloskey School over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccloskey School over Leatherwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mccloskey School over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mccloskey School over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mccloskey School over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.