US Bridges

US 50 over Great Miami River

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.03 Mi. E. of SR 128 · Structure no. 3102548

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
864 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,907
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Great Miami River in Hamilton 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 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 9,907 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,751 by 2035. The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location0.03 Mi. E. of SR 128
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17024, -84.75914
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length864 ft (263.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Great Miami River built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Great Miami River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Great Miami River carry?

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

How long is US 50 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.