US Bridges

US52 EB over Twelvemile Creek

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · .4 MI W of SR132 · Structure no. 1301594

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,728
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 EB over Twelvemile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US52 EB over Twelvemile Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,728 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,338 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS52 EB
CrossesTwelvemile Creek
Location.4 MI W of SR132
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9608, -84.28386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,728 (2015)
Projected traffic9,338 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Twelvemile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US52 EB over Twelvemile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US52 EB over Twelvemile Creek carry?

About 6,728 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US52 EB over Twelvemile Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US52 EB over Twelvemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.