US Bridges

US 52 over Cummings Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · .58 MI E of SR 247 · Structure no. 0102040

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Cummings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over Cummings Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 93 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 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesCummings Creek
Location.58 MI E of SR 247
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.70534, -83.49974
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2015)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 Cummings Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 52 over Cummings 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 Cummings Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Cummings Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Cummings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.