Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Cent
GoodAthens County, Ohio · 8.6M W of JCT SR 143 · Structure no. 0501522
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 Cent is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Cent in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 CR & Penn Cent built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Cent 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 Margaret CR & Penn Cent carry?
About 6,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Usr 50 over Margaret CR & Penn Cent?
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 Cent?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.