US Bridges

Usr 68 over S Fork Great Miami River

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 950FT. So. SR-273 · Structure no. 4601815

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,823
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 68 over S Fork Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 68 over S Fork Great Miami River 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 2,823 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,918 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUsr 68
CrossesS Fork Great Miami River
Location950FT. So. SR-273
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50177, -83.69602
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,823 (2018)
Projected traffic3,918 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 S Fork Great Miami River built?

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

What condition is Usr 68 over S Fork Great Miami River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 68 over S Fork Great Miami River carry?

About 2,823 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Usr 68 over S Fork Great Miami River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 68 over S Fork Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.