US Bridges

County Road 15 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · .59 Mi. E. of Jct. TR.306 · Structure no. 6130585

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 15 over Stream in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 83 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesStream
Location.59 Mi. E. of Jct. TR.306
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71678, -81.43608
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2015)
Projected traffic362 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Stream built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is County Road 15 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Stream carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.