US Bridges

SR 562 over Ross Avenue;csrr CR689

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .3 MI E of US 42 · Structure no. 3113914

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,405 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
58,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 562 over Ross Avenue;csrr CR689 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 562 over Ross Avenue;csrr CR689 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 58,705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,483 by 2035. The structure is 1,405 ft (428.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 562
CrossesRoss Avenue;csrr CR689
Location.3 MI E of US 42
RouteState Highway 562
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16774, -84.46564
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,405 ft (428.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,705 (2015)
Projected traffic81,483 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ross Avenue;csrr CR689 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 562 over Ross Avenue;csrr CR689 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 562 over Ross Avenue;csrr CR689 carry?

About 58,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 562 over Ross Avenue;csrr CR689?

The structure is 1,405 ft (428.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 562 over Ross Avenue;csrr CR689?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.