US Bridges

Usr 68 over Usr 33

Good

Logan County, Ohio · Jct. of USR-33 · Structure no. 4601564

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,833
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Usr 33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 68 over Usr 33 in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,833 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,872 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesUsr 33
LocationJct. of USR-33
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37936, -83.75518
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,833 (2015)
Projected traffic10,872 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 68 over Usr 33 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Usr 33 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over Usr 33 carry?

About 7,833 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Usr 33?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Usr 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.