US Bridges

US 68 over Dutch Creek

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Clinton County, Ohio · 0.2 Miles from I 71 · Structure no. 1401270

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,607
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Dutch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 68 over Dutch Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,607 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,723 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.2 Miles from I 71
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51418, -83.84489
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,607 (2015)
Projected traffic14,723 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over Dutch 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 Dutch Creek carry?

About 10,607 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US 68 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.