US Bridges

SR 15 over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · Int. of SR 15 & 1st St. · Structure no. 8600783

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,803
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 15 over Clear Fork Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,891 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesClear Fork Creek
LocationInt. of SR 15 & 1st St.
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67994, -84.55349
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Clear Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 15 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.