US 50 over North Fork Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · .59 MI E of SR 28 · Structure no. 7103301
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,466
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over North Fork Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 50 over North Fork Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 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 10,466 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,527 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over North Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 50 over North Fork 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 US 50 over North Fork Creek carry?
About 10,466 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over North Fork Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over North Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.