US Bridges

US 50 Ramp F over US 42

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over 3 RD ST · Structure no. 3103226

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
758 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ramp F over US 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ramp F over US 42 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, 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 29,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49,274 by 2029. The structure is 758 ft (231.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ramp F
CrossesUS 42
LocationOver 3 RD ST
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09832, -84.51942
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length758 ft (231.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,250 (2009)
Projected traffic49,274 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ramp F over US 42 built?

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

What condition is US 50 Ramp F over US 42 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 Ramp F over US 42 carry?

About 29,250 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is US 50 Ramp F over US 42?

The structure is 758 ft (231.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ramp F over US 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.