US Bridges

Usr 68 Nb-Sr 15 WB over Eagle Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.11 Mi. North of SR15 · Structure no. 3202135

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,114
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 Nb-Sr 15 WB over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 68 Nb-Sr 15 WB over Eagle Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,114 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,038 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUsr 68 Nb-Sr 15 WB
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.11 Mi. North of SR15
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99553, -83.65208
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,114 (2015)
Projected traffic14,038 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nb-Sr 15 WB over Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is Usr 68 Nb-Sr 15 WB over Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 Nb-Sr 15 WB over Eagle Creek carry?

About 10,114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 Nb-Sr 15 WB over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 Nb-Sr 15 WB over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.