US 52 over Cow Creek
FairPosted for loadAdams County, Ohio · .06 MI W of SR 247 · Structure no. 0102016
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,002
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Cow Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 52 over Cow Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Cow 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 Cow Creek carry?
About 1,002 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.