US Bridges

US 68 over Trib West Fork East Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 0.5 MI So of Midland · Structure no. 1400843

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Trib West Fork East Fork is a concrete slab carrying US 68 over Trib West Fork East Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesTrib West Fork East Fork
Location0.5 MI So of Midland
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29281, -83.91046
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Trib West Fork East Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 68 over Trib 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 September 2023.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Trib West Fork East Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Trib West Fork East Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.