US Bridges

Forest Ave over SR 562

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .4 MI E of Usr 22 · Structure no. 3114023

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,685
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Ave over SR 562 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest 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 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 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,651 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesForest Ave
CrossesSR 562
Location.4 MI E of Usr 22
RouteCity Street 4147
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16326, -84.44649
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,685 (2015)
Projected traffic86,651 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Forest Ave over SR 562 built?

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

What condition is Forest Ave over SR 562 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 Forest Ave over SR 562 carry?

About 2,685 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forest Ave over SR 562?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Ave over SR 562?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.