US Bridges

Usr 68 over Mckees Creek

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 3.11 Mi.N. of Jct. SR-508 · Structure no. 4601483

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Mckees Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 68 over Mckees Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,478 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesMckees Creek
Location3.11 Mi.N. of Jct. SR-508
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31759, -83.76044
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,990 (2015)
Projected traffic12,478 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mckees Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Mckees 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Mckees Creek carry?

About 8,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Mckees Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Mckees Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.