US Bridges

Usr 68 over Massies Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · .2 MI S of SR 235 · Structure no. 2901498

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,206
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Massies Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 68 over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,206 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,166 by 2038. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesMassies Creek
Location.2 MI S of SR 235
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73577, -83.93605
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,206 (2015)
Projected traffic14,166 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Usr 68 over Massies Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Massies 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Massies Creek carry?

About 10,206 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Massies Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.