US Bridges

US 50 over Puncheon Run

Good

Highland County, Ohio · .37 MI E of SR 753 · Structure no. 3600947

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,099
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Puncheon Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 over Puncheon Run in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,099 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,301 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesPuncheon Run
Location.37 MI E of SR 753
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2185, -83.43196
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,099 (2018)
Projected traffic4,301 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Puncheon Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Puncheon Run 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 Puncheon Run carry?

About 3,099 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Puncheon Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Puncheon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.