US Bridges

SR 668 over Clouse Lake Overflow

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 3 M N of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 6403212

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,119
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 668 over Clouse Lake Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 668 over Clouse Lake Overflow in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 79 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,553 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 668
CrossesClouse Lake Overflow
Location3 M N of JCT SR 37
RouteState Highway 668
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76531, -82.30365
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2015)
Projected traffic1,553 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SR 668 over Clouse Lake Overflow built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 668 over Clouse Lake Overflow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 668 over Clouse Lake Overflow carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 668 over Clouse Lake Overflow?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 668 over Clouse Lake Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.