US Bridges

SR15 over Maumee River

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Defiance County, Ohio · Defiance · Structure no. 2000572

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
466 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,320
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15 over Maumee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR15 over Maumee River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 27,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,489 by 2039. The structure is 466 ft (142.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15
CrossesMaumee River
LocationDefiance
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28966, -84.36093
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length466 ft (142.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,320 (2019)
Projected traffic30,489 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15 over Maumee River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR15 over Maumee River 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 SR15 over Maumee River carry?

About 27,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR15 over Maumee River?

The structure is 466 ft (142.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR15 over Maumee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.