US Bridges

Rmp US52E-SALEM RD over US52

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .3 MI E of Little Miami R · Structure no. 3105776

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,990
1980 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp US52E-SALEM RD over US52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp US52E-SALEM RD over US52 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 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 3,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,227 by 2000. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRmp US52E-SALEM RD
CrossesUS52
Location.3 MI E of Little Miami R
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08277, -84.41996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,990 (1980)
Projected traffic16,227 by 2000
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rmp US52E-SALEM RD over US52 built?

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

What condition is Rmp US52E-SALEM RD over US52 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 Rmp US52E-SALEM RD over US52 carry?

About 3,990 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rmp US52E-SALEM RD over US52?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp US52E-SALEM RD over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.