US Bridges

SR 15 over Branch of Beaver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 0.38 Mi. S. of CR I · Structure no. 8600910

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,080
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Branch of Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 15 over Branch of Beaver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,827 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesBranch of Beaver Creek
Location0.38 Mi. S. of CR I
RouteState Highway 15
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53765, -84.55564
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2015)
Projected traffic9,827 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Branch of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Branch of Beaver 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 Branch of Beaver Creek carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Branch of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Branch of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.