US Bridges

Usr 68 over Cherokee Run

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 1.92 Mi. S of JCT SR-638 · Structure no. 4601696

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,791
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over Cherokee Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 68 over Cherokee Run in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,791 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesCherokee Run
Location1.92 Mi. S of JCT SR-638
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42418, -83.74038
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,791 (2015)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Usr 68 over Cherokee Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 68 over Cherokee Run 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 Cherokee Run carry?

About 4,791 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over Cherokee Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over Cherokee Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.