US Bridges

US 50 over Nsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD

Poor

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.4 MI E of SR561 · Structure no. 3103811

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,030
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Nsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 50 over Nsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,638 by 2038. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesUS 50
CrossesNsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD
Location1.4 MI E of SR561
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13625, -84.40391
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,030 (2016)
Projected traffic23,638 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 over Nsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD built?

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

What condition is US 50 over Nsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Nsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD carry?

About 17,030 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Nsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Nsrr;duckcrk;red Bank RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.