US Bridges

Usr 68 over Moores Run

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .71MI.N. of Jct. SR-72 · Structure no. 1203339

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,953
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Moores Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 68 over Moores Run 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 68 ft (20.7 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
CrossesMoores Run
Location.71MI.N. of Jct. SR-72
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99764, -83.81067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 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 Moores Run built?

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

What condition is Usr 68 over Moores Run 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 Moores Run carry?

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

How long is Usr 68 over Moores Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Moores Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.