USR 50
Carrying USR 50 over MIDDLE FORK SALT CREEK
3.23M E JCT OF SR 683, Vinton, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: USR 50
The USR 50 bridge in Vinton, Ohio carries USR 50 over MIDDLE FORK SALT CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.1 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,404 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How USR 50 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.1 m (95 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,404 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 8200238
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USR 50 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USR 50 against other structures in Vinton and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USR 50?
USR 50 in Vinton, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USR 50 inspected?
USR 50's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,404 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USR 50 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USR 50?
USR 50 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USR 50?
USR 50 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USR 50 and does age affect safety?
USR 50 was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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