US Bridges

Stimson Ave over Stimson Ave over US 50

Good

Athens County, Ohio · E Stimson AVE/50 E Ramp · Structure no. 0501549

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stimson Ave over Stimson Ave over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stimson Ave over Stimson Ave over US 50 in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,207 by 2036. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStimson Ave
CrossesStimson Ave over US 50
LocationE Stimson AVE/50 E Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33162, -82.08266
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2016)
Projected traffic2,207 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Stimson Ave over Stimson Ave over US 50 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stimson Ave over Stimson Ave over US 50 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 Stimson Ave over Stimson Ave over US 50 carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stimson Ave over Stimson Ave over US 50?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stimson Ave over Stimson Ave over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.