US 50 over Whitewater River
PoorHamilton County, Ohio · Whitewater River · Structure no. 3102491
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 459 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,104
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Whitewater River in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 years old, older 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 12,104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2035. The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US 50 over Whitewater River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 over Whitewater River carry?
About 12,104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Whitewater River?
The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.