US Bridges

US 50 over Dry Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.41 MI E of US 35 · Structure no. 7103336

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,912
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 over Dry Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 6,912 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,697 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesDry Run
Location1.41 MI E of US 35
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.296, -82.89315
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,912 (2023)
Projected traffic10,697 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 50 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 50 over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Dry Run carry?

About 6,912 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Dry Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.