US Bridges

USR68 over Solomon Run

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Brown County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of Fayetteville · Structure no. 0801909

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR68 over Solomon Run is a concrete tee beam carrying USR68 over Solomon Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR68
CrossesSolomon Run
Location0.1 MI N of Fayetteville
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1924, -83.9335
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic310 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 USR68 over Solomon Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR68 over Solomon 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 USR68 over Solomon Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is USR68 over Solomon Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns USR68 over Solomon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.