US Bridges

SR 115 over Deer Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 3 MI North of Kalida · Structure no. 6901271

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,383
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 115 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 115 over Deer Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,383 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,308 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 115
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3 MI North of Kalida
RouteState Highway 115
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03244, -84.19811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,383 (2015)
Projected traffic3,308 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 115 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 2,383 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 115 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 115 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.