US Bridges

SR 15 over Mud Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 5.58 Mi. East of SR249 · Structure no. 2000423

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,412
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Mud Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 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 8 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 135 ft (41 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesMud Creek
Location5.58 Mi. East of SR249
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34288, -84.44753
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 15 over Mud 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 Mud Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 15 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.