Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek
FairVinton County, Ohio · 2.99M E of JCT SR 671 · Structure no. 8200181
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- 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 1927 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 98 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 3,404 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt 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 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 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.