US Bridges

Usr 50 over Estate&hock-Adena Bkwy

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 2.5 MI W of JCT SR 690 · Structure no. 0501638

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,063
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Estate&hock-Adena Bkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Estate&hock-Adena Bkwy 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 14,063 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,519 by 2037. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 50
CrossesEstate&hock-Adena Bkwy
Location2.5 MI W of JCT SR 690
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33375, -82.03513
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,063 (2017)
Projected traffic19,519 by 2037
Trucks9%
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 Estate&hock-Adena Bkwy built?

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

What condition is Usr 50 over Estate&hock-Adena Bkwy 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 Estate&hock-Adena Bkwy carry?

About 14,063 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Estate&hock-Adena Bkwy?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Estate&hock-Adena Bkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.