Usr 50 over Margaret Creek
FairAthens County, Ohio · 5.1MI W of JCT SR 143 · Structure no. 0501476
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,105
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 50 over Margaret Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 50 over Margaret Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 5 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 6,105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,474 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 50 over Margaret Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Usr 50 over Margaret Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 50 over Margaret Creek carry?
About 6,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Usr 50 over Margaret Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 50 over Margaret Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.