US Bridges

US 50 over Broadway

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2nd ST Ramp to US 50 · Structure no. 3103307

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
962 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,470
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Broadway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Broadway 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 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 28,470 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,516 by 2029. The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesBroadway
Location2nd ST Ramp to US 50
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09865, -84.50644
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length962 ft (293.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,470 (2009)
Projected traffic39,516 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 over Broadway built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Broadway 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 US 50 over Broadway carry?

About 28,470 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Broadway?

The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.