US Bridges

US 68 over Shawnee Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · .3 MI S of US 35 · Structure no. 2901420

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,488
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Shawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 68 over Shawnee Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,488 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,945 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location.3 MI S of US 35
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68034, -83.92926
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,488 (2015)
Projected traffic15,945 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 68 over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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 11,488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.