US Bridges

CR 15 over Indigo Run

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · .8 Mi. East Int. CR 24 · Structure no. 5931371

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Indigo Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15 over Indigo Run in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 15
CrossesIndigo Run
Location.8 Mi. East Int. CR 24
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36111, -82.89456
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2015)
Projected traffic407 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 15 over Indigo Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 15 over Indigo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 over Indigo Run carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Indigo Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Indigo Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.