US Bridges

US 52 over Ohio Brush Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 4.01 MI East of S.R. 247 · Structure no. 0102172

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
902
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Ohio Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Ohio Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 902 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2035. The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesOhio Brush Creek
Location4.01 MI East of S.R. 247
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.67623, -83.44883
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length364 ft (110.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2021)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ohio Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Ohio Brush 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 Ohio Brush Creek carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Ohio Brush Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Ohio Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.