US Bridges

Old 68 over Cornick Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .87 Mi. N. of Jct. US 52 · Structure no. 0830097

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 68 over Cornick Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old 68 over Cornick Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 years old, older 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld 68
CrossesCornick Run
Location.87 Mi. N. of Jct. US 52
RouteCounty Highway C0030
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7658, -83.85156
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2015)
Projected traffic526 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 68 over Cornick Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Old 68 over Cornick 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old 68 over Cornick Run carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old 68 over Cornick Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old 68 over Cornick Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.