US Bridges

SR 15 over Little Lick Creek#

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 0.5 KM E of JCT SR249&15 · Structure no. 2000377

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,412
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Little Lick Creek# is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 15 over Little Lick Creek# in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,124 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesLittle Lick Creek#
Location0.5 KM E of JCT SR249&15
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38063, -84.51879
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,412 (2015)
Projected traffic6,124 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Little Lick Creek# built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Little Lick 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Little Lick Creek# carry?

About 4,412 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Little Lick Creek#?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Little Lick Creek#?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.