US Bridges

Usr 50 over Little Hocking River

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.14M W of JCT SR 124 · Structure no. 8401322

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Little Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 50 over Little Hocking River in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,855 by 2035. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 50
CrossesLittle Hocking River
Location0.14M W of JCT SR 124
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26438, -81.69937
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2015)
Projected traffic9,855 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Little Hocking River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 50 over Little Hocking River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 50 over Little Hocking River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Little Hocking River?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Little Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.