US Bridges

ST Paris Pike CR-3 over Usr 68

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 1.29MI.N. of Jct. SR-41 · Structure no. 1202979

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,326
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Paris Pike CR-3 over Usr 68 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Paris Pike CR-3 over Usr 68 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,326 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,780 by 2036. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST Paris Pike CR-3
CrossesUsr 68
Location1.29MI.N. of Jct. SR-41
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95835, -83.82706
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,326 (2016)
Projected traffic8,780 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 ST Paris Pike CR-3 over Usr 68 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Paris Pike CR-3 over Usr 68 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST Paris Pike CR-3 over Usr 68 carry?

About 6,326 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Paris Pike CR-3 over Usr 68?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns ST Paris Pike CR-3 over Usr 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.