US Bridges

SR 15 WB over Conrail RR

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.76 Mi. East of USR68 · Structure no. 3200485

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,170
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 WB over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 WB over Conrail RR in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,170 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,340 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15 WB
CrossesConrail RR
Location0.76 Mi. East of USR68
RouteState Highway 15
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98659, -83.6426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,170 (2015)
Projected traffic11,340 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 WB over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 WB over Conrail RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 WB over Conrail RR carry?

About 8,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 WB over Conrail RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 WB over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.