US Bridges

US 52 over Isaacs Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · W. Corp Line Manchester O · Structure no. 0101842

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,294
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Isaacs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Isaacs Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,572 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesIsaacs Creek
LocationW. Corp Line Manchester O
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.68481, -83.62144
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,294 (2015)
Projected traffic4,572 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Isaacs Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Isaacs 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 52 over Isaacs Creek carry?

About 3,294 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Isaacs Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Isaacs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.