US Bridges

Gest ST Ramp R over Gest ST Median

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · East of Linn Street · Structure no. 3161358

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gest ST Ramp R over Gest ST Median is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gest ST Ramp R over Gest ST Median in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2011. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGest ST Ramp R
CrossesGest ST Median
LocationEast of Linn Street
RouteCity Street 0GEST
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10421, -84.52883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1991)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2011
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gest ST Ramp R over Gest ST Median built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Gest ST Ramp R over Gest ST Median 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gest ST Ramp R over Gest ST Median carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gest ST Ramp R over Gest ST Median?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gest ST Ramp R over Gest ST Median?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.