US Bridges

US 68 over East Fork Todd Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.71 MI S of SR 350 JCT · Structure no. 1400967

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,292
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over East Fork Todd Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over East Fork Todd Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 2,292 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,181 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesEast Fork Todd Fork
Location1.71 MI S of SR 350 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34556, -83.88963
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,292 (2015)
Projected traffic3,181 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 East Fork Todd Fork built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 68 over East Fork Todd 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 August 2023.

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

About 2,292 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over East Fork Todd Fork?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over East Fork Todd Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.