US Bridges

SR 15 over Buckskin Creek

Fair

Defiance County, Ohio · 1.58 Mi. West of SR18 · Structure no. 2000458

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,249
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Buckskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Buckskin Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 6,249 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,674 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesBuckskin Creek
Location1.58 Mi. West of SR18
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32468, -84.41848
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,249 (2015)
Projected traffic8,674 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 Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Buckskin Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Buckskin Creek carry?

About 6,249 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.