US Bridges

US50 EB over Gest Street

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .2 MI W of I75 · Structure no. 3103129

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,194
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 EB over Gest Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 EB over Gest Street in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 24,194 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,581 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 EB
CrossesGest Street
Location.2 MI W of I75
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10095, -84.52663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,194 (2015)
Projected traffic33,581 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 US50 EB over Gest Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 EB over Gest Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US50 EB over Gest Street carry?

About 24,194 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US50 EB over Gest Street?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US50 EB over Gest Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.