US Bridges

Township Road 68 over Wakatomika Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile W JCT SR60 · Structure no. 1631160

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 68 over Wakatomika Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 68 over Wakatomika Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 68
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location0.1 Mile W JCT SR60
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21232, -82.05831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township Road 68 over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 68 over Wakatomika Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 68 over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 68 over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 68 over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.