US Bridges

Usr 68 over US 40 SR 4

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1202707

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,239
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over US 40 SR 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over US 40 SR 4 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,239 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,660 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesUS 40 SR 4
LocationJct. USR-40
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92517, -83.85591
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,239 (2015)
Projected traffic8,660 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 68 over US 40 SR 4 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over US 40 SR 4 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over US 40 SR 4 carry?

About 6,239 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over US 40 SR 4?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over US 40 SR 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.