US Bridges

SR 668 over SR668 over Valley Run

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1 M S of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 4506723

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,178
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 668 over SR668 over Valley Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 668 over SR668 over Valley Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 668
CrossesSR668 over Valley Run
Location1 M S of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 668
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92354, -82.2592
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,178 (2015)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 668 over SR668 over Valley Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 668 over SR668 over Valley Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 668 over SR668 over Valley Run carry?

About 1,178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 668 over SR668 over Valley Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 668 over SR668 over Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.