US Bridges

US Route 50 over US Route 35

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · Over US Route 35 · Structure no. 7102224

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over US Route 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over US Route 35 in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesUS Route 35
LocationOver US Route 35
RouteU.S. Route 71030
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31529, -82.93088
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2023)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 50 over US Route 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 over US Route 35 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 50 over US Route 35 carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over US Route 35?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 50 over US Route 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.