US Bridges

US 68 over Lytle Creek

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of SR 134 JCT · Structure no. 1401173

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,969
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Lytle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 68 over Lytle Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 93 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,969 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,837 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesLytle Creek
Location0.3 MI N of SR 134 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43616, -83.82947
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,969 (2015)
Projected traffic13,837 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 68 over Lytle Creek 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 Lytle Creek carry?

About 9,969 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.