US 52 over Flatrock River
FairRush County, Indiana · 0.15 N of S. Jct. SR 3 · Structure no. 019350
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 347 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,165
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Flatrock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 11,165 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,515 by 2035. The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Flatrock River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Flatrock River 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 Flatrock River carry?
About 11,165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Flatrock River?
The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Flatrock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.