US-68 over Ohio River
FairMason County, Kentucky · 3.8 MI N of Aa HWY (ky 9) · Structure no. 081B00069N
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stayed Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,420 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,734
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-68 over Ohio River is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying US-68 over Ohio River in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,734 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,734 by 2041. The structure is 2,420 ft (737.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-68 over Ohio River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-68 over Ohio River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US-68 over Ohio River carry?
About 4,734 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-68 over Ohio River?
The structure is 2,420 ft (737.6 m) long with a longest span of 1,050 ft (320 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-68 over Ohio River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.