US Bridges

Usr 68 over Mad River

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · .4MI.N.OF Champaign Co. · Structure no. 4601440

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,139
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Mad River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 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 6 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 8,139 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,297 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 68
CrossesMad River
Location.4MI.N.OF Champaign Co.
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2491, -83.7552
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,139 (2015)
Projected traffic11,297 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mad River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Usr 68 over Mad River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Mad River carry?

About 8,139 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Mad River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.