US Bridges

US50 over Heekin Avenue

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .4 MI E of SR561 · Structure no. 3103757

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

About this bridge

US50 over Heekin Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 over Heekin Avenue 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 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 11,201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,547 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS50
CrossesHeekin Avenue
Location.4 MI E of SR561
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12473, -84.41486
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 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 closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Heekin Avenue built?

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

What condition is US50 over Heekin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US50 over Heekin Avenue carry?

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

How long is US50 over Heekin Avenue?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over Heekin Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.