US Bridges

US50 WB over I75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over I75 · Structure no. 3103153

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
524 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,680
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 WB over I75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 WB over I75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E 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 22,680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,480 by 2035. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS50 WB
CrossesI75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E
LocationOver I75
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10161, -84.52395
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,680 (2015)
Projected traffic31,480 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 WB over I75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E built?

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

What condition is US50 WB over I75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E 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 US50 WB over I75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E carry?

About 22,680 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US50 WB over I75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US50 WB over I75;RAMP=I75*S-US50*E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.