US Bridges

US 50 over Relief

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · E of Martine Drive · Structure no. 3103587

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
409 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,490
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Relief in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20,490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,440 by 2035. The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesRelief
LocationE of Martine Drive
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10613, -84.49508
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length409 ft (124.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,490 (2015)
Projected traffic28,440 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 US 50 over Relief built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Relief carry?

About 20,490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Relief?

The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.