SR 15 over North Powell Creek
FairDefiance County, Ohio · 2.7 Mi. North of Def/Put · Structure no. 2000709
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,271
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over North Powell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 15 over North Powell Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,271 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,928 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over North Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over North Powell 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 15 over North Powell Creek carry?
About 4,271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over North Powell Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over North Powell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.