US Bridges

Usr 50 over Clear Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 2.74 MI E of Hillsboro · Structure no. 3600785

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,883
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Clear Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,778 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.74 MI E of Hillsboro
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21262, -83.54964
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,883 (2015)
Projected traffic6,778 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Usr 50 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 4,883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.