US Bridges

US 50 over Glady Run

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 0.87MI W of JCT SR 131 · Structure no. 0800481

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,009
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Glady Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 over Glady Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,009 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesGlady Run
Location0.87MI W of JCT SR 131
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16512, -83.97616
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,009 (2015)
Projected traffic4,176 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 50 over Glady Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Glady Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Glady Run carry?

About 3,009 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Glady Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Glady Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.