US Bridges

US 52 over Donaldson Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · .5 MI W. of ST Rt 247 · Structure no. 0101983

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Donaldson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over Donaldson Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesDonaldson Creek
Location.5 MI W. of ST Rt 247
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.70764, -83.52019
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Donaldson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Donaldson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 52 over Donaldson Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Donaldson Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Donaldson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.