US Bridges

CR 15A over Williamson Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 400-FT E CR15 · Structure no. 4131959

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,158
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15A over Williamson Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 15A over Williamson Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15A
CrossesWilliamson Run
Location400-FT E CR15
RouteCounty Highway C015A
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1915, -80.69233
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2015)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 15A over Williamson Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15A over Williamson Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 15A over Williamson Run carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 15A over Williamson Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15A over Williamson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.