US Bridges

US 50 over Wolfpen Run

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · 2.1 MI E of Milford Corp · Structure no. 1300911

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,798
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Wolfpen Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 over Wolfpen Run in Clermont 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,764 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesWolfpen Run
Location2.1 MI E of Milford Corp
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14497, -84.24374
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,798 (2015)
Projected traffic17,764 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US 50 over Wolfpen Run built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Wolfpen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Wolfpen Run carry?

About 12,798 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Wolfpen Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Wolfpen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.