US Bridges

US 50 over Broadway & 71NB & Ramp K

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.25MI S. Lytle Tunnel · Structure no. 3103110

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
795 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,615
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Broadway & 71NB & Ramp K is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Broadway & 71NB & 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 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 12,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,510 by 2035. The structure is 795 ft (242.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesBroadway & 71NB & Ramp K
Location0.25MI S. Lytle Tunnel
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09925, -84.50653
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length795 ft (242.2 m)
Longest span217 ft (66 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 & 71NB & 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 & 71NB & Ramp K 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 September 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 795 ft (242.2 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Broadway & 71NB & Ramp K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.