US Bridges

SR15E Ramp to US68 over IR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · SR68S Rmp 1.2M S of SR12 · Structure no. 3202224

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
511 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,469
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15E Ramp to US68 over IR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR15E Ramp to US68 over IR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10,469 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2036. The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15E Ramp to US68
CrossesIR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B
LocationSR68S Rmp 1.2M S of SR12
RouteState Highway 15
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02603, -83.67528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length511 ft (155.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,469 (2016)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2036
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15E Ramp to US68 over IR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR15E Ramp to US68 over IR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B 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 SR15E Ramp to US68 over IR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B carry?

About 10,469 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR15E Ramp to US68 over IR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B?

The structure is 511 ft (155.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR15E Ramp to US68 over IR75 & SB USR68 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.