US Bridges

SR 15 over Pike Run

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 7.66 Mi. South of SR 18 · Structure no. 6900429

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Pike Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Pike Run in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 years old, older 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 3,973 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,515 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesPike Run
Location7.66 Mi. South of SR 18
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05226, -84.08436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,973 (2015)
Projected traffic5,515 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Pike Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SR 15 over Pike Run 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 Pike Run carry?

About 3,973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Pike Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Pike Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.