US Bridges

Usr 68 over Taylor Creek

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · 1.24 Mi. South of USR68 · Structure no. 3300757

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,002
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Taylor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 68 over Taylor Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,002 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,107 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location1.24 Mi. South of USR68
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63041, -83.61649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,002 (2018)
Projected traffic11,107 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 Usr 68 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Usr 68 over Taylor Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 8,002 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.