US Bridges

Usr 50 over Cattail Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 2.25 MI W of SR 28 · Structure no. 7103271

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,993
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Cattail Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 50 over Cattail Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesCattail Run
Location2.25 MI W of SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33061, -83.09818
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cattail Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Cattail 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 50 over Cattail Run carry?

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

How long is Usr 50 over Cattail Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Cattail Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.