US Bridges

Us. 50 over Trib. Little Miami Riv

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .2 MI W. Milford Sw. Corp · Structure no. 3104125

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,905
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 50 over Trib. Little Miami Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Us. 50 over Trib. Little Miami Riv in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 9,905 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,748 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUs. 50
CrossesTrib. Little Miami Riv
Location.2 MI W. Milford Sw. Corp
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16671, -84.30632
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,905 (2015)
Projected traffic13,748 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 50 over Trib. Little Miami Riv built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 50 over Trib. Little Miami Riv 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 Us. 50 over Trib. Little Miami Riv carry?

About 9,905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Us. 50 over Trib. Little Miami Riv?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 50 over Trib. Little Miami Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.