US Bridges

US 50 over Sugarcamp Run

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 2 MI West of SR 122 JCT · Structure no. 1300946

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,798
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Sugarcamp Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 over Sugarcamp Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,764 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesSugarcamp Run
Location2 MI West of SR 122 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13473, -84.23219
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 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 Sugarcamp Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Sugarcamp Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Sugarcamp Run carry?

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

How long is US 50 over Sugarcamp Run?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Sugarcamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.