US Bridges

Wesley Ave over SR 562

Poor

Hamilton County, Ohio · .2 MI E of Usr 22 · Structure no. 3113981

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Ave over SR 562 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wesley Ave over SR 562 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,780 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWesley Ave
CrossesSR 562
Location.2 MI E of Usr 22
RouteCity Street 7796
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16397, -84.45135
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic68,780 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wesley Ave over SR 562 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Ave over SR 562 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wesley Ave over SR 562 carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Ave over SR 562?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Ave over SR 562?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.