US Bridges

Old State 52 over Old State / Cole Creek

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Peru Olena RD · Structure no. 3937623

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,236
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State 52 over Old State / Cole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State 52 over Old State / Cole Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 91 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 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,104 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State 52
CrossesOld State / Cole Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Peru Olena RD
RouteCounty Highway C0052
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16072, -82.58878
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,236 (2015)
Projected traffic3,104 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 / Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Old State 52 over Old State / Cole Creek 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 / Cole Creek carry?

About 2,236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old State 52 over Old State / Cole Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old State 52 over Old State / Cole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.