US Bridges

Township ROAD068P over Br over Branch Mud Run

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .69 MI E of TR194E · Structure no. 5131537

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township ROAD068P over Br over Branch Mud Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township ROAD068P over Br over Branch Mud Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship ROAD068P
CrossesBr over Branch Mud Run
Location.69 MI E of TR194E
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70333, -82.95333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2015)
Projected traffic61 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Township ROAD068P over Br over Branch Mud Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Township ROAD068P over Br over Branch Mud Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Township ROAD068P over Br over Branch Mud Run carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township ROAD068P over Br over Branch Mud Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township ROAD068P over Br over Branch Mud Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.