US Bridges

Usr 50 over Relief

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .3 MI E of Ir 471 · Structure no. 3103579

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
24,410
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 50 over Relief is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Usr 50 over Relief in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 5 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 24,410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,881 by 2029. The structure is 380 ft (115.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 50
CrossesRelief
Location.3 MI E of Ir 471
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1051, -84.49629
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,410 (2009)
Projected traffic33,881 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 50 over Relief built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Usr 50 over Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 50 over Relief carry?

About 24,410 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Usr 50 over Relief?

The structure is 380 ft (115.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 50 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.