US Bridges

Usr 50 over Hocking River

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 11M W of JCT SR 329 · Structure no. 0502073

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
523 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,972
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,972 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,289 by 2035. The structure is 523 ft (159.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesHocking River
Location11M W of JCT SR 329
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22761, -81.79516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length523 ft (159.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,972 (2015)
Projected traffic8,289 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Hocking River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Usr 50 over Hocking River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 50 over Hocking River carry?

About 5,972 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Hocking River?

The structure is 523 ft (159.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.