US Bridges

Usr 68 over I&o RR & Bikepath

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · .66 Mile N. of Cla Co. Li · Structure no. 1101773

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,375
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over I&o RR & Bikepath is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over I&o RR & Bikepath in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,237 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesI&o RR & Bikepath
Location.66 Mile N. of Cla Co. Li
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03448, -83.79659
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,375 (2015)
Projected traffic10,237 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I&o RR & Bikepath built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over I&o RR & Bikepath 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 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over I&o RR & Bikepath carry?

About 7,375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over I&o RR & Bikepath?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over I&o RR & Bikepath?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.