US Bridges

US 52 over State Route 650

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · Over SR 650 · Structure no. 4400305

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,033
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over State Route 650 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over State Route 650 in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,033 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,374 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesState Route 650
LocationOver SR 650
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.55973, -82.71793
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,033 (2015)
Projected traffic8,374 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 650 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over State Route 650 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over State Route 650 carry?

About 6,033 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over State Route 650?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over State Route 650?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.