US Bridges

Old State 52 over Old State/Rattle Snak CR

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of Milan Manor · Structure no. 3932478

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,547
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State 52 over Old State/Rattle Snak CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old State 52 over Old State/Rattle Snak CR in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld State 52
CrossesOld State/Rattle Snak CR
Location0.1 MI N of Milan Manor
RouteCounty Highway C0052
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27692, -82.5919
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2015)
Projected traffic2,147 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old State 52 over Old State/Rattle Snak CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Old State 52 over Old State/Rattle Snak CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old State 52 over Old State/Rattle Snak CR carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old State 52 over Old State/Rattle Snak CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old State 52 over Old State/Rattle Snak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.