US Bridges

US 68 over Anderson Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.3 MI S Cli-Gre CO Line · Structure no. 1401386

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,909
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Anderson Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over Anderson Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 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 6,909 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,590 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesAnderson Fork
Location1.3 MI S Cli-Gre CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54334, -83.85014
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,909 (2015)
Projected traffic9,590 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$336,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 over Anderson Fork built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 68 over Anderson 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 Anderson Fork carry?

About 6,909 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Anderson Fork?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Anderson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.