US Bridges

Usr 50 over Green Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1.2 M W of JCT SR 329 · Structure no. 0501948

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,767
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Green Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 50 over Green Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,767 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,229 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesGreen Run
Location1.2 M W of JCT SR 329
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27549, -81.92904
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,767 (2018)
Projected traffic5,229 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Green Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Green Run 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 Green Run carry?

About 3,767 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Green Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Green Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.