US Bridges

Ple CR 15 over Sugar Creek Pl

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .3 MI N of CR 37 · Structure no. 7443846

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ple CR 15 over Sugar Creek Pl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ple CR 15 over Sugar Creek Pl in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPle CR 15
CrossesSugar Creek Pl
Location.3 MI N of CR 37
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19333, -83.11667
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2015)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ple CR 15 over Sugar Creek Pl built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ple CR 15 over Sugar Creek Pl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ple CR 15 over Sugar Creek Pl carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ple CR 15 over Sugar Creek Pl?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ple CR 15 over Sugar Creek Pl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.