US Bridges

SR 15 over Wagner Run

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 4.1 MI North of Def/Put · Structure no. 2000644

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,271
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Wagner Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 15 over Wagner Run in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,271 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,928 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesWagner Run
Location4.1 MI North of Def/Put
RouteState Highway 15
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2162, -84.33654
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,271 (2015)
Projected traffic5,928 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Wagner Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Wagner Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Wagner Run carry?

About 4,271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Wagner Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Wagner Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.