US Bridges

SR 568 over Outlet Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 5.43 Mi. East of Findlay · Structure no. 3204929

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,248
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 568 over Outlet Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 568 over Outlet Ditch in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,248 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,757 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 568
CrossesOutlet Ditch
Location5.43 Mi. East of Findlay
RouteState Highway 568
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03232, -83.54776
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,248 (2018)
Projected traffic8,757 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Outlet Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 568 over Outlet Ditch 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 SR 568 over Outlet Ditch carry?

About 7,248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 568 over Outlet Ditch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 568 over Outlet Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.