US Bridges

Usr 68 over SR 15 @ US 68 NB Only

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.01 Mi. South of SR15 · Structure no. 3202070

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,879
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over SR 15 @ US 68 NB Only is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over SR 15 @ US 68 NB Only in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,879 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,548 by 2035. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesSR 15 @ US 68 NB Only
Location0.01 Mi. South of SR15
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99345, -83.65138
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,879 (2015)
Projected traffic9,548 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 68 over SR 15 @ US 68 NB Only built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Usr 68 over SR 15 @ US 68 NB Only 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 over SR 15 @ US 68 NB Only carry?

About 6,879 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over SR 15 @ US 68 NB Only?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over SR 15 @ US 68 NB Only?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.