US Bridges

US52 EB over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · .2 MI E of SR749 · Structure no. 1301411

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,625
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 EB over Tenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 EB over Tenmile Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,196 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS52 EB
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location.2 MI E of SR749
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00773, -84.30127
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,625 (2015)
Projected traffic9,196 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US52 EB over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 EB over Tenmile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US52 EB over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 6,625 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US52 EB over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US52 EB over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.