US Bridges

Usr 68 N.Main St. over Buck Run #

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Hancock County, Ohio · Village of Arlington · Structure no. 3201937

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,738
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 N.Main St. over Buck Run # is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 68 N.Main St. over Buck Run # in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,738 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,740 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68 N.Main St.
CrossesBuck Run #
LocationVillage of Arlington
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89737, -83.65095
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,738 (2015)
Projected traffic10,740 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 N.Main St. over Buck Run # built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 N.Main St. over Buck Run # 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 Usr 68 N.Main St. over Buck Run # carry?

About 7,738 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 N.Main St. over Buck Run #?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 N.Main St. over Buck Run #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.