US Bridges

CR50 over Salt Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · JCT TR299 & CR50 · Structure no. 4131533

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR50 over Salt Run is a concrete slab carrying CR50 over Salt Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR50
CrossesSalt Run
LocationJCT TR299 & CR50
RouteCounty Highway C0050
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57292, -80.72687
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2015)
Projected traffic82 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR50 over Salt Run built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR50 over Salt Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR50 over Salt Run carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR50 over Salt Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR50 over Salt Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.