US Bridges

US 52 over County ROAD#1 Old US 52

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 1.66 MI E of Scioto CO · Structure no. 4400216

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,263
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over County ROAD#1 Old US 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over County ROAD#1 Old US 52 in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,263 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,305 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesCounty ROAD#1 Old US 52
Location1.66 MI E of Scioto CO
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.56828, -82.76375
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,263 (2015)
Projected traffic7,305 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 52 over County ROAD#1 Old US 52 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over County ROAD#1 Old US 52 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over County ROAD#1 Old US 52 carry?

About 5,263 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over County ROAD#1 Old US 52?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over County ROAD#1 Old US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.