US Bridges

US50 over Conrail RAILROAD;US50

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Hamilton County, Ohio · .83 MI East of SR 264 · Structure no. 3102610

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,457
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over Conrail RAILROAD;US50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 over Conrail RAILROAD;US50 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,617 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS50
CrossesConrail RAILROAD;US50
Location.83 MI East of SR 264
RouteCounty Highway C0170
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1507, -84.74931
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,457 (2015)
Projected traffic22,617 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US50 over Conrail RAILROAD;US50 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US50 over Conrail RAILROAD;US50 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US50 over Conrail RAILROAD;US50 carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US50 over Conrail RAILROAD;US50?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over Conrail RAILROAD;US50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.