US Bridges

SR 568 over Glauner Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 3.49 MI E of Sandusky St. · Structure no. 3204863

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,309
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 568 over Glauner Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 568 over Glauner Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 6,309 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,757 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 568
CrossesGlauner Ditch
Location3.49 MI E of Sandusky St.
RouteState Highway 568
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03636, -83.58376
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,309 (2015)
Projected traffic8,757 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 568 over Glauner Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 568 over Glauner Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 568 over Glauner Ditch carry?

About 6,309 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 568 over Glauner Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 568 over Glauner Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.