US Bridges

Section Ave over S562

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .3 MI W of US 22 · Structure no. 3113949

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,076
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Ave over S562 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Section Ave over S562 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 5 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 6,076 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,483 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSection Ave
CrossesS562
Location.3 MI W of US 22
RouteCity Street 8596
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16577, -84.46002
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,076 (2015)
Projected traffic81,483 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Section Ave over S562 built?

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

What condition is Section Ave over S562 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 Section Ave over S562 carry?

About 6,076 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Section Ave over S562?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Section Ave over S562?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.