US Bridges

SR 550 over Branch of Browns Run

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 4.06M E of JCT SR 339 · Structure no. 8404488

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,886
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 550 over Branch of Browns Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 550 over Branch of Browns Run in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,394 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 550
CrossesBranch of Browns Run
Location4.06M E of JCT SR 339
RouteState Highway 550
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39458, -81.59552
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,886 (2015)
Projected traffic5,394 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SR 550 over Branch of Browns Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 550 over Branch of Browns Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 550 over Branch of Browns Run carry?

About 3,886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 550 over Branch of Browns Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 550 over Branch of Browns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.