US Bridges

CR 52 (15) over Silver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 18910 RD 15 · Structure no. 8634084

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 (15) over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 52 (15) over Silver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 52 (15)
CrossesSilver Creek
Location18910 RD 15
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69333, -84.53389
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2015)
Projected traffic232 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 52 (15) over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 (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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 (15) over Silver Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 (15) over Silver Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 (15) over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.