US Bridges

Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Centr

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 8.6MI W of JCT SR 143 · Structure no. 0501506

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,105
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Centr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Centr 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 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 6,105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,474 by 2035. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesMargaret CR & Penn Centr
Location8.6MI W of JCT SR 143
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28748, -82.13985
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,105 (2015)
Projected traffic8,474 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Centr 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 CR & Penn Centr 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 CR & Penn Centr carry?

About 6,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Centr?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Centr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.