US Bridges

US 50 Ramp B over Usr 42

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Rp Undr NB71/OVR 3rd · Structure no. 3103234

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
644 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,035
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ramp B over Usr 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ramp B over Usr 42 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58,035 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,553 by 2029. The structure is 644 ft (196.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ramp B
CrossesUsr 42
LocationRp Undr NB71/OVR 3rd
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09787, -84.52126
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length644 ft (196.2 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,035 (2009)
Projected traffic80,553 by 2029
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 B over Usr 42 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ramp B over Usr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 Ramp B over Usr 42 carry?

About 58,035 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ramp B over Usr 42?

The structure is 644 ft (196.2 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ramp B over Usr 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.