US Bridges

US50 over Great Miami R;private DR

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Just E of SR128 · Structure no. 3102521

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
893 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,907
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over Great Miami R;private DR is a steel truss - thru carrying US50 over Great Miami R;private DR in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 9,907 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,751 by 2035. The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50
CrossesGreat Miami R;private DR
LocationJust E of SR128
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1704, -84.75905
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length893 ft (272.2 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,907 (2015)
Projected traffic13,751 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US50 over Great Miami R;private DR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 over Great Miami R;private DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US50 over Great Miami R;private DR carry?

About 9,907 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US50 over Great Miami R;private DR?

The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over Great Miami R;private DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.