US Bridges

SR 15 over Caton Ditch-Miller Cutof

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 8.17 Mi. North of SR 613 · Structure no. 6900402

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,743
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Caton Ditch-Miller Cutof is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Caton Ditch-Miller Cutof in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,419 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesCaton Ditch-Miller Cutof
Location8.17 Mi. North of SR 613
RouteState Highway 15
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06467, -84.15369
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2015)
Projected traffic2,419 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Caton Ditch-Miller Cutof built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Caton Ditch-Miller Cutof 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Caton Ditch-Miller Cutof carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Caton Ditch-Miller Cutof?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Caton Ditch-Miller Cutof?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.