US Bridges

Usr 50 over Hocking River Overflow

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.3MI W of JCT SR 329 · Structure no. 0501867

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,767
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Hocking River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Hocking River Overflow in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 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 3,767 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,229 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUsr 50
CrossesHocking River Overflow
Location0.3MI W of JCT SR 329
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28856, -81.92639
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,767 (2015)
Projected traffic5,229 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hocking River Overflow built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Usr 50 over Hocking River Overflow 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 Hocking River Overflow carry?

About 3,767 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Hocking River Overflow?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Hocking River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.