US Bridges

US 68 over US 35 Xenia Bypass

Good

Greene County, Ohio · Interchange of US68/US 35 · Structure no. 2900351

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,846
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over US 35 Xenia Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over US 35 Xenia Bypass in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 7,846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,890 by 2035. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesUS 35 Xenia Bypass
LocationInterchange of US68/US 35
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66501, -83.91359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,846 (2015)
Projected traffic10,890 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 over US 35 Xenia Bypass built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over US 35 Xenia Bypass 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 68 over US 35 Xenia Bypass carry?

About 7,846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over US 35 Xenia Bypass?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over US 35 Xenia Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.