US Bridges

Usr 68 over Kenton Creek

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Clark County, Ohio · .36MI.N. of Jct. SR-72 · Structure no. 1203185

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,953
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Kenton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 68 over Kenton Creek 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 4,953 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,875 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesKenton Creek
Location.36MI.N. of Jct. SR-72
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99274, -83.81183
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,953 (2015)
Projected traffic6,875 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 Kenton Creek built?

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

What condition is Usr 68 over Kenton Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Kenton Creek carry?

About 4,953 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Kenton Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Kenton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.