US Bridges

US 52 over Ray Run

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 0.08 MI E of SR 743 JCT · Structure no. 1301802

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,971
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Ray Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over Ray Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 98 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 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesRay Run
Location0.08 MI E of SR 743 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8513, -84.22389
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,971 (2015)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ray Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 52 over Ray Run 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 Ray Run carry?

About 1,971 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Ray Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Ray Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.