US Bridges

Ramp to Martin DR over US50

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Ohio · .5 MI E of I471 · Structure no. 3103609

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,732
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Martin DR over US50 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp to Martin DR over US50 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24,732 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,511 by 2029. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp to Martin DR
CrossesUS50
Location.5 MI E of I471
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10778, -84.49346
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,732 (2009)
Projected traffic36,511 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp to Martin DR over US50 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ramp to Martin DR over US50 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to Martin DR over US50 carry?

About 24,732 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Martin DR over US50?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Martin DR over US50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.