CR 56 (19.50) over Branch of Leatherwood CR
Williams County, Ohio · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 56 (19.50) over Branch of Leatherwood CR in Williams County, Ohio, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 231 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 115 of the 241 inventoried bridges in Williams County rated fair (47.7%); 8 (3.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | 07840 Rd 19.50 |
| NBI structure number | 8634270 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
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| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR 2 Fish Creek Rd over Ir 80 Ohio Tpk | 1954 | 16,000 | Fair |
| Malcolm Church Rd over I80 Ohio Tpk | 1954 | 16,000 | Fair |
| Ricketts Bridge Rd over I80 Ohio Tpk | 1954 | 16,000 | Fair |
| W Eagle Church Rd over I80 Ohio Tpk | 1954 | 16,000 | Fair |
| Nettle CR Rd over I80 Ohio Tpk | 1954 | 16,000 | Fair |
| White Bridge Rd over I80 Ohio Tpk | 1954 | 16,000 | Fair |
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