Usr 68 over Sterling Run
GoodBrown County, Ohio · .12 MI S of SR 32 · Structure no. 0801763
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,006
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 68 over Sterling Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Sterling Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 16,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,216 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 68 over Sterling Run built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 68 over Sterling Run 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Usr 68 over Sterling Run carry?
About 16,006 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Usr 68 over Sterling Run?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 68 over Sterling Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.