US Bridges

US 50 over Broadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .24MI South of Lytle Jun · Structure no. 3103102

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
851 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,615
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Broadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Broadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,510 by 2035. The structure is 851 ft (259.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesBroadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K
Location.24MI South of Lytle Jun
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09912, -84.50648
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length851 ft (259.3 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,615 (2015)
Projected traffic17,510 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 50 over Broadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 50 over Broadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Broadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K carry?

About 12,615 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Broadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K?

The structure is 851 ft (259.3 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Broadway & 71 Nb/Ramp K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.