US Bridges

Usr 68 over Fivemile Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .15 MI N of SR 286 · Structure no. 0801836

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Fivemile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 68 over Fivemile Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,136 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location.15 MI N of SR 286
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10719, -83.93253
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2015)
Projected traffic5,136 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 68 over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Fivemile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.