US Bridges

SR 15 EB over Pearly Harris Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 3.9 Mi. East of SR37 · Structure no. 3200876

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,506
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 EB over Pearly Harris Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 EB over Pearly Harris Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,582 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15 EB
CrossesPearly Harris Ditch
Location3.9 Mi. East of SR37
RouteState Highway 15
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9816, -83.50155
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,506 (2015)
Projected traffic14,582 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 EB over Pearly Harris Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 EB over Pearly Harris Ditch 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 EB over Pearly Harris Ditch carry?

About 10,506 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 EB over Pearly Harris Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 EB over Pearly Harris Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.