US Bridges

US Route 50 over Salt Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 0.76 MI W of Vin CO Line · Structure no. 7103492

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,169
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 50 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 50 over Salt Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,169 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,773 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS Route 50
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.76 MI W of Vin CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25583, -82.77056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,169 (2023)
Projected traffic5,773 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Route 50 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 50 over Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 50 over Salt Creek carry?

About 4,169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US Route 50 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 50 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.