US Bridges

CO RD 68 over Dutch Run

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 0.04 MI W.Of JCT TR-626 · Structure no. 6630650

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 68 over Dutch Run is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 68 over Dutch Run in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 68
CrossesDutch Run
Location0.04 MI W.Of JCT TR-626
RouteCounty Highway C0068
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00318, -82.91747
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2015)
Projected traffic763 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO RD 68 over Dutch Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 68 over Dutch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 68 over Dutch Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 68 over Dutch Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 68 over Dutch Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.