US Bridges

US 50 over Little Miami River

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Little Miami in Milford · Structure no. 3104184

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,924
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Little Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Little Miami River in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 45 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 13,924 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,327 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesLittle Miami River
LocationLittle Miami in Milford
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17163, -84.29888
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,924 (2015)
Projected traffic19,327 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 50 over Little Miami River 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 US 50 over Little Miami River carry?

About 13,924 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Little Miami River?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Little Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.