Usr 68 over Macochee Ditch
GoodChampaign County, Ohio · 1.45MI.S. of Jct. SR-508 · Structure no. 1102044
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,097
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 68 over Macochee Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 68 over Macochee Ditch in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 7,097 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,851 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 68 over Macochee Ditch built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Usr 68 over Macochee Ditch 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 Macochee Ditch carry?
About 7,097 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Usr 68 over Macochee Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 68 over Macochee Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.