Township Road 68 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk
FairMorgan County, Ohio · Int TR-68 & CR-85 · Structure no. 5832691
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 68 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 68 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 89 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 68 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Township Road 68 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Township Road 68 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 68 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 68 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.