US Bridges

U.S. 50 over US 42

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .01 MI E. of IR75 · Structure no. 3103293

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
917 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,902
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 50 over US 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 50 over US 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 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 13,902 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,296 by 2035. The structure is 917 ft (279.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 50
CrossesUS 42
Location.01 MI E. of IR75
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09772, -84.52045
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length917 ft (279.5 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,902 (2015)
Projected traffic19,296 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 U.S. 50 over US 42 built?

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

What condition is U.S. 50 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 U.S. 50 over US 42 carry?

About 13,902 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 50 over US 42?

The structure is 917 ft (279.5 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 50 over US 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.