US Bridges

US50 over Collins Avenue

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.5 MI E of Ir 471 · Structure no. 3103668

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,305
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over Collins Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 over Collins Avenue in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 years old, older 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 26,305 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,511 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS50
CrossesCollins Avenue
Location2.5 MI E of Ir 471
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12487, -84.46949
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,305 (2015)
Projected traffic36,511 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 US50 over Collins Avenue built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US50 over Collins Avenue 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 US50 over Collins Avenue carry?

About 26,305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US50 over Collins Avenue?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over Collins Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.