US Bridges

SR 15 over Silver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 0.12 Mi. South of Oh/Mi · Structure no. 8600759

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,803
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Silver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 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 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,891 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.12 Mi. South of Oh/Mi
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.70037, -84.5534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2015)
Projected traffic3,891 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 15 over Silver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Silver Creek carry?

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.