US Bridges

Usr 68 over Ramp F over Conrail RR

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .32MI.N. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1202820

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,535
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Ramp F over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Ramp F over Conrail RR 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 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 11,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,282 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesRamp F over Conrail RR
Location.32MI.N. of Jct. USR-40
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92947, -83.8535
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,535 (2012)
Projected traffic15,282 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ramp F over Conrail RR built?

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

What condition is Usr 68 over Ramp F over Conrail RR 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 Ramp F over Conrail RR carry?

About 11,535 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Usr 68 over Ramp F over Conrail RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Ramp F over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.