US Bridges

Usr 50 over Usr 35

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 0.58MI E of Scioto River · Structure no. 7103395

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,912
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Usr 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Usr 35 in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,750 by 2035. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesUsr 35
Location0.58MI E of Scioto River
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29945, -82.91079
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,912 (2023)
Projected traffic8,750 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 50 over Usr 35 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Usr 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 Usr 50 over Usr 35 carry?

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

How long is Usr 50 over Usr 35?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Usr 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.