US Bridges

County Road 68 over Straight Fork

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. E. of SR 26 · Structure no. 5632919

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Straight Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 68 over Straight Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesStraight Fork
Location0.25 Mi. E. of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0068
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60742, -81.15017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Road 68 over Straight Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over Straight Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 68 over Straight Fork carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Straight Fork?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Straight Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.