US Bridges

US 68 over West Fork East Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.0 MI S of Midland · Structure no. 1400819

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,953
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over West Fork East Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over West Fork East Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 92 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 2,953 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,099 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesWest Fork East Fork
Location1.0 MI S of Midland
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28569, -83.91222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,953 (2015)
Projected traffic4,099 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 over West Fork East Fork built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 68 over West Fork East Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 68 over West Fork East Fork carry?

About 2,953 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over West Fork East Fork?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over West Fork East Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.