US Bridges

SR15 Rmp to US68E over SB IR75 Ramp a & RR

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.7 Mile S of Sandusky ST · Structure no. 3202240

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,702
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15 Rmp to US68E over SB IR75 Ramp a & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR15 Rmp to US68E over SB IR75 Ramp a & RR 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 9,702 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,904 by 2036. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15 Rmp to US68E
CrossesSB IR75 Ramp a & RR
Location0.7 Mile S of Sandusky ST
RouteState Highway 15
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02722, -83.67618
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,702 (2016)
Projected traffic10,904 by 2036
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SR15 Rmp to US68E over SB IR75 Ramp a & RR built?

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

What condition is SR15 Rmp to US68E over SB IR75 Ramp a & RR 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 SR15 Rmp to US68E over SB IR75 Ramp a & RR carry?

About 9,702 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR15 Rmp to US68E over SB IR75 Ramp a & RR?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR15 Rmp to US68E over SB IR75 Ramp a & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.