US Bridges

US50 over Relief

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.1 MI E of Martin DR · Structure no. 3103633

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,305
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 over Relief in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 26,305 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,511 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50
CrossesRelief
Location1.1 MI E of Martin DR
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11751, -84.48541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,305 (2015)
Projected traffic36,511 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US50 over Relief built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US50 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US50 over Relief carry?

About 26,305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US50 over Relief?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.