US Bridges

SR 15 to Usr 68 over Eagle Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. South of SR15 · Structure no. 3202046

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 to Usr 68 over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 to Usr 68 over Eagle Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,965 by 2030. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15 to Usr 68
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.3 Mi. South of SR15
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98893, -83.6517
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2010)
Projected traffic10,965 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 to Usr 68 over Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 15 to Usr 68 over Eagle Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 to Usr 68 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 to Usr 68 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 to Usr 68 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.