US Bridges

CR 55 (18) over Branch of Leatherwood CR

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 08860 RD 18 · Structure no. 8634181

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 (18) over Branch of Leatherwood CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 55 (18) over Branch of Leatherwood CR in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55 (18)
CrossesBranch of Leatherwood CR
Location08860 RD 18
RouteCounty Highway C0055
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54107, -84.47794
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2015)
Projected traffic150 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 CR 55 (18) over Branch of Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 (18) over Branch of Leatherwood CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 55 (18) over Branch of Leatherwood CR carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 (18) over Branch of Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 (18) over Branch of Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.