US Bridges

Beech ST over S562

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .6 MI E of US 22 · Structure no. 3114082

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech ST over S562 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech ST over S562 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,651 by 1990. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesBeech ST
CrossesS562
Location.6 MI E of US 22
RouteCity Street 4118
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16378, -84.44269
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1970)
Projected traffic86,651 by 1990
Trucks10%
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 Beech ST over S562 built?

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

What condition is Beech ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beech ST over S562 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beech ST over S562?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Beech ST over S562?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.