US Bridges

Usr 50 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.03M W of JCT SR 356 · Structure no. 8200645

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,958
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 50 over Raccoon 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 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 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.03M W of JCT SR 356
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23094, -82.28622
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2015)
Projected traffic2,718 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 Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is Usr 50 over Raccoon 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 Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.