US Bridges

Hopewell Twp RD 68 over Stream

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 1700 Ft South of TR 71 · Structure no. 6433987

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Twp RD 68 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell Twp RD 68 over Stream in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Twp RD 68
CrossesStream
Location1700 Ft South of TR 71
RouteCounty Highway T0068
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83763, -82.29865
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hopewell Twp RD 68 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Hopewell Twp RD 68 over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell Twp RD 68 over Stream carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Twp RD 68 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Twp RD 68 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.