US Bridges

SR 115 over Plum Creek #

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Putnam County, Ohio · 0.325MI N of US224 Kalida · Structure no. 6901240

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,302
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 115 over Plum Creek # is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 115 over Plum Creek # in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,302 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,415 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 115
CrossesPlum Creek #
Location0.325MI N of US224 Kalida
RouteState Highway 115
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98674, -84.19776
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,302 (2019)
Projected traffic6,415 by 2039
Trucks13%
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

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 115 over Plum Creek # built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 115 over Plum Creek # 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 115 over Plum Creek # carry?

About 5,302 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 115 over Plum Creek #?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 115 over Plum Creek #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.