US 52 over Bear Creek
GoodClermont County, Ohio · 1.04 MI W of Chilo Corp · Structure no. 1301969
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,971
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Bear Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Bear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,971 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.