US Bridges

Usr 68 over Tributary Mad River

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 1MI.S. of Jct. SR-72 · Structure no. 1203096

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,024
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Tributary Mad River is a concrete slab carrying Usr 68 over Tributary Mad River 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 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 9,024 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,525 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesTributary Mad River
Location1MI.S. of Jct. SR-72
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97333, -83.81644
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,024 (2015)
Projected traffic12,525 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 Tributary Mad River built?

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

What condition is Usr 68 over Tributary Mad River 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 Tributary Mad River carry?

About 9,024 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Tributary Mad River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Tributary Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.