US Bridges

SR 562 over SR4

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over SR 4 · Structure no. 3113841

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,101
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 562 over SR4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 562 over SR4 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 51,101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,928 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesSR 562
CrossesSR4
LocationOver SR 4
RouteState Highway 562
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1735, -84.47812
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,101 (2015)
Projected traffic70,928 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 SR 562 over SR4 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 562 over SR4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 562 over SR4 carry?

About 51,101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 562 over SR4?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 562 over SR4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.