US Bridges

US-52 over Island Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 1.19 Mi. East of SR 136 · Structure no. 0101869

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-52 over Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-52 over Island Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,538 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-52
CrossesIsland Creek
Location1.19 Mi. East of SR 136
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69371, -83.58194
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2015)
Projected traffic1,538 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Island Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US-52 over Island 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 Island Creek carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-52 over Island Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-52 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.