US Bridges

US 52 over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.90 E SR 1 · Structure no. 019450

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Big Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Big Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 6,146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,753 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location00.90 E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35769, -84.94065
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,146 (2021)
Projected traffic7,753 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 52 over Big Cedar Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 6,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.