US Bridges

Usr 50 over Coon Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 3.04 MI E of Hillsboro · Structure no. 3600823

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,883
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 50 over Coon Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,778 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsr 50
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.04 MI E of Hillsboro
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21416, -83.54446
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Coon 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 Usr 50 over Coon Creek carry?

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

How long is Usr 50 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.