US Bridges

Usr 68 over Kenton Creek

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .36MI.N. of Jct. SR-72 · Structure no. 1203215

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
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 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 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 52 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
Coordinates39.9927, -83.81152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,953 (2015)
Projected traffic6,875 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 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 52 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Kenton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.