US Bridges

US 50 over Ohio River

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · .8 MI S of JCT SR 339 · Structure no. 8401608

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
4,009 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,602
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Ohio River is a steel arch - thru carrying US 50 over Ohio River in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 11,602 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,602 by 2040. The structure is 4,009 ft (1,221.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesOhio River
Location.8 MI S of JCT SR 339
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27811, -81.64691
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,009 ft (1,221.9 m)
Longest span879 ft (267.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,602 (2020)
Projected traffic11,602 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Ohio River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Ohio River 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 50 over Ohio River carry?

About 11,602 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Ohio River?

The structure is 4,009 ft (1,221.9 m) long with a longest span of 879 ft (267.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.