US Bridges

US50F WB over East Fork Little Miami R

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · .3 MI E of I275 · Structure no. 1306375

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,770
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50F WB over East Fork Little Miami R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50F WB over East Fork Little Miami R in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,785 by 2035. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS50F WB
CrossesEast Fork Little Miami R
Location.3 MI E of I275
RouteState Highway 450
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15872, -84.26109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,770 (2015)
Projected traffic10,785 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US50F WB over East Fork Little Miami R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50F WB over East Fork Little Miami R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US50F WB over East Fork Little Miami R carry?

About 7,770 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US50F WB over East Fork Little Miami R?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US50F WB over East Fork Little Miami R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.