US Bridges

Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 3.23M E JCT of SR 683 · Structure no. 8200238

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,404 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUsr 50
CrossesMiddle Fork Salt Creek
Location3.23M E JCT of SR 683
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27486, -82.62584
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 1996, making it 29 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 2023.

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 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.