US Bridges

Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.65M E of JCT SR 671 · Structure no. 8200165

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,404
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,404 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUsr 50
CrossesMiddle Fork Salt Creek
Location0.65M E of JCT SR 671
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27065, -82.66851
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,404 (2015)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Middle Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Middle Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 3,404 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.