US Bridges

US52 over Ryan Run

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 1.2 MI E of Chilo · Structure no. 1302078

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,283
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Ryan Run is a concrete culvert carrying US52 over Ryan Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS52
CrossesRyan Run
Location1.2 MI E of Chilo
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.78546, -84.1139
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2024)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2044
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 US52 over Ryan Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 over Ryan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US52 over Ryan Run carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US52 over Ryan Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US52 over Ryan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.