US Bridges

US 50 over Pleasant Run

Poor

Clermont County, Ohio · 1.09 MI E of SR 133 · Structure no. 1301217

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,659
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Pleasant Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 over Pleasant Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,079 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesPleasant Run
Location1.09 MI E of SR 133
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1371, -84.04876
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,659 (2015)
Projected traffic5,079 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Pleasant Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Pleasant Run carry?

About 3,659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.