US Bridges

Usr 50 over Flat Run

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.37M W of Ath. Co. Line · Structure no. 8200505

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,152
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Flat Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 50 over Flat Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 2,152 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,987 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesFlat Run
Location0.37M W of Ath. Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22031, -82.27089
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,152 (2015)
Projected traffic2,987 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Flat Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Flat Run 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 Flat Run carry?

About 2,152 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Flat Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Flat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.