US Bridges

Usr 68 over Flat Branch Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 2.05 Mi. North of USR30 · Structure no. 3201902

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,879
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Flat Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 68 over Flat Branch Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,772 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesFlat Branch Creek
Location2.05 Mi. North of USR30
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85684, -83.6513
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2015)
Projected traffic6,772 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Flat Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Flat Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Flat Branch Creek carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Flat Branch Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Flat Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.