US Bridges

Usr 68 over Caesar Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 3.3 MI S of Xenia Corp. · Structure no. 2901277

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,517
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Caesar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Caesar Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,517 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,210 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesCaesar Creek
Location3.3 MI S of Xenia Corp.
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62334, -83.89489
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,517 (2015)
Projected traffic13,210 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Usr 68 over Caesar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Caesar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Caesar Creek carry?

About 9,517 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Caesar Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Caesar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.