US Bridges

US 52 over Little Miami River

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over Little Miami River · Structure no. 3105768

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,415
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Little Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Little Miami River in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 18,415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,560 by 2035. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLittle Miami River
LocationOver Little Miami River
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08609, -84.42174
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,415 (2015)
Projected traffic25,560 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Little Miami River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Little Miami River carry?

About 18,415 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Little Miami River?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Little Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.