US Bridges

Usr 68 over Straight Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 1.56 MI S of SR 125 · Structure no. 0801534

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,667
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Straight Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Straight Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 3,667 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2035. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesStraight Creek
Location1.56 MI S of SR 125
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83622, -83.84055
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,667 (2015)
Projected traffic5,090 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Usr 68 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Straight 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Straight Creek carry?

About 3,667 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.