US Bridges

SR 15/USR 20A over Tpk Ramp U SR15 20A

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Williams County, Ohio · 0.2MI West of Exit 13 · Structure no. 8601232

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,967
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 15/USR 20A over Tpk Ramp U SR15 20A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15/USR 20A over Tpk Ramp U SR15 20A in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 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 6,967 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,670 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15/USR 20A
CrossesTpk Ramp U SR15 20A
Location0.2MI West of Exit 13
RouteU.S. Route 20A
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61288, -84.55504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,967 (2018)
Projected traffic9,670 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15/USR 20A over Tpk Ramp U SR15 20A built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 15/USR 20A over Tpk Ramp U SR15 20A 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15/USR 20A over Tpk Ramp U SR15 20A carry?

About 6,967 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 15/USR 20A over Tpk Ramp U SR15 20A?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15/USR 20A over Tpk Ramp U SR15 20A?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.