US 52 over Eagle Creek
FairBrown County, Ohio · .48 MI E of Ripley · Structure no. 0801178
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 371 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,397
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Eagle Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,397 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,879 by 2035. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Eagle 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 Eagle Creek carry?
About 6,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Eagle Creek?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.