US Bridges

US50 over S561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR)

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over SR561 · Structure no. 3103692

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,201
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over S561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 over S561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 11,201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,547 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS50
CrossesS561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR)
LocationOver SR561
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12066, -84.41859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,201 (2015)
Projected traffic15,547 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US50 over S561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 over S561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR) 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 US50 over S561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR) carry?

About 11,201 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US50 over S561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR)?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over S561*S;S32*W(S125*W 1SR)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.