US Bridges

US50 WB over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .6 MI W of I75 · Structure no. 3102912

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,589
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 WB over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 WB over Norfolk Southern RR in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,589 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,354 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 WB
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.6 MI W of I75
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10085, -84.53598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,589 (2015)
Projected traffic31,354 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US50 WB over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 WB over Norfolk Southern RR 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 WB over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 22,589 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US50 WB over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US50 WB over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.