US Bridges

Usr 68 over Over SR 32

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · Over SR 32 · Structure no. 0801798

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,066
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Over SR 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Over SR 32 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 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 14,066 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,524 by 2035. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesOver SR 32
LocationOver SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04181, -83.92095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,066 (2015)
Projected traffic19,524 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 68 over Over SR 32 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Over SR 32 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 Over SR 32 carry?

About 14,066 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Over SR 32?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Over SR 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.