US Bridges

US 68 over Shawnee Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · .4 MI S of Xenia SE Corp · Structure no. 2901323

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Shawnee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 68 over Shawnee Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 79 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,702 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location.4 MI S of Xenia SE Corp
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67027, -83.91767
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2017)
Projected traffic6,702 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 68 over Shawnee 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 US 68 over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.