US Bridges

US 68 over Jacoby Branch

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 2.27 Mi. N of SR 235 · Structure no. 2901609

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,832
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Jacoby Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 68 over Jacoby Branch in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,832 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,095 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesJacoby Branch
Location2.27 Mi. N of SR 235
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7671, -83.91567
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,832 (2015)
Projected traffic8,095 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jacoby Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over Jacoby Branch 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 Jacoby Branch carry?

About 5,832 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Jacoby Branch?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over Jacoby Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.