US Bridges

US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River #

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · 0.28 Mi. South of USR68 · Structure no. 3300773

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,361
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River # is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River # in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 42 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 7,361 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,217 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS68/SR67S.DETROIT
CrossesScioto River #
Location0.28 Mi. South of USR68
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64323, -83.60948
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,361 (2015)
Projected traffic10,217 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River # built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River # 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 US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River # carry?

About 7,361 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River #?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.