US Bridges

Usr 68 over Mad River

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .74MI.S. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1202588

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,518
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Mad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Mad River in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,518 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,823 by 2035. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesMad River
Location.74MI.S. of Jct. USR-40
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91458, -83.85329
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,518 (2015)
Projected traffic11,823 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 68 over Mad River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Mad River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Mad River carry?

About 8,518 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Mad River?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.