US Bridges

Old State 52 over Old State/W Br Huron Rvr

Good

Huron County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of Plymouth East · Structure no. 3947416

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State 52 over Old State/W Br Huron Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old State 52 over Old State/W Br Huron Rvr in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 582 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld State 52
CrossesOld State/W Br Huron Rvr
Location0.5 MI N of Plymouth East
RouteCounty Highway T0052
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01537, -82.58357
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2015)
Projected traffic582 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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/W Br Huron Rvr built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State 52 over Old State/W Br Huron Rvr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old State 52 over Old State/W Br Huron Rvr carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old State 52 over Old State/W Br Huron Rvr?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old State 52 over Old State/W Br Huron Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.