US Bridges

Usr 68 over Ind & Ohio RR Mad River

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .25MI.N. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1202790

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
612 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,564
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Ind & Ohio RR Mad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Ind & Ohio RR Mad River in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,051 by 2035. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesInd & Ohio RR Mad River
Location.25MI.N. of Jct. USR-40
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92874, -83.85483
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length612 ft (186.5 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,564 (2015)
Projected traffic16,051 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Ind & Ohio RR Mad River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Ind & Ohio RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Ind & Ohio RR Mad River carry?

About 11,564 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Ind & Ohio RR Mad River?

The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Ind & Ohio RR Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.