US 52 over Beaver Meadow Creek
FairRush County, Indiana · 09.18 W SR 44 · Structure no. 019310
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,910
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Beaver Meadow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Beaver Meadow Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 2,910 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Beaver Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US 52 over Beaver Meadow 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Beaver Meadow Creek carry?
About 2,910 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Beaver Meadow Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Beaver Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.