Usr 50 over Over the Hocking River
GoodAthens County, Ohio · 0.4M W of JCT SR 329 · Structure no. 0501891
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,767
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 50 over Over the Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Over the Hocking River 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 2038. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 Over the Hocking River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Usr 50 over Over the Hocking River 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 Over the Hocking River carry?
About 3,767 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Usr 50 over Over the Hocking River?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 50 over Over the Hocking River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.