US Bridges

Usr 50 over Dry Run Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · .92 MI W of Hillsboro · Structure no. 3600769

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 50 over Dry Run Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location.92 MI W of Hillsboro
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20423, -83.64802
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2015)
Projected traffic7,287 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Usr 50 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Dry Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 50 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.