US Bridges

US 50 over Dodson Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · .40 MI E of SR 134 · Structure no. 3600629

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,456
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Dodson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 over Dodson Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,456 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,797 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesDodson Creek
Location.40 MI E of SR 134
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20375, -83.80701
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,456 (2015)
Projected traffic4,797 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Dodson Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Dodson Creek carry?

About 3,456 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.