Usr 50 over Elk Fork Creek
FairVinton County, Ohio · 1.1M W of JCT SR 677 · Structure no. 8200416
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,740
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 50 over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 50 over Elk Fork Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,191 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 50 over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 50 over Elk Fork 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 Elk Fork Creek carry?
About 3,740 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Usr 50 over Elk Fork Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 50 over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.