US Bridges

County RD 50 over Connotton Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of JCT SR 151 · Structure no. 3436667

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 50 over Connotton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 50 over Connotton Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 125 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 50
CrossesConnotton Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT SR 151
RouteCounty Highway C0050
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36833, -81.02833
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2015)
Projected traffic404 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 50 over Connotton Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County RD 50 over Connotton Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 50 over Connotton Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 50 over Connotton Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 50 over Connotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.