US Bridges

State Route 50 over Upper Twin Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 6.28 M E of Bainbridge · Structure no. 7103158

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,993
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 50 over Upper Twin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 50 over Upper Twin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 93 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 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,542 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesState Route 50
CrossesUpper Twin Creek
Location6.28 M E of Bainbridge
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27809, -83.16327
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2015)
Projected traffic5,542 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 State Route 50 over Upper Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is State Route 50 over Upper Twin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 50 over Upper Twin Creek carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 50 over Upper Twin Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 50 over Upper Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.