US Bridges

TR 42 (h) over Branch of Leatherwood CR

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 19920 RD H · Structure no. 8633452

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 42 (h) over Branch of Leatherwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 42 (h) over Branch of Leatherwood CR in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 42 (h)
CrossesBranch of Leatherwood CR
Location19920 RD H
RouteCounty Highway T0042
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52844, -84.44015
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2015)
Projected traffic137 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 TR 42 (h) over Branch of Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 42 (h) over Branch of Leatherwood CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 42 (h) over Branch of Leatherwood CR carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 42 (h) over Branch of Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 42 (h) over Branch of Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.