US Bridges

Usr 50 over Richland Avenue

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 8.3 M E of JCT SR 690 · Structure no. 0501484

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,535
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Richland Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Richland Avenue in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 14,535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,877 by 2029. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 50
CrossesRichland Avenue
Location8.3 M E of JCT SR 690
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30249, -82.10493
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,535 (2009)
Projected traffic17,877 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 50 over Richland Avenue built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Richland Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 50 over Richland Avenue carry?

About 14,535 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Usr 50 over Richland Avenue?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Richland Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.