US Bridges

SR 15 over Norfolk & Western RR #

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 1.21 Mi. South of USR24. · Structure no. 2000539

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,257
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Norfolk & Western RR # is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Norfolk & Western RR # in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,257 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,669 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesNorfolk & Western RR #
Location1.21 Mi. South of USR24.
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29262, -84.36076
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,257 (2015)
Projected traffic33,669 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Norfolk & Western RR # built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Norfolk & Western RR # 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Norfolk & Western RR # carry?

About 24,257 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Norfolk & Western RR #?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Norfolk & Western RR #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.