US Bridges

Usr 50 over Stream

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 9.8 MI E Vinton CO Line · Structure no. 0501557

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,544
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Usr 50 over Stream 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 14,544 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,187 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 50
CrossesStream
Location9.8 MI E Vinton CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28873, -82.13133
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,544 (2015)
Projected traffic20,187 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 14,544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.