US Bridges

US 52 over Storms Ck & Lawrence ST

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.23MI W of SR 93 · Structure no. 4400429

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,277
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Storms Ck & Lawrence ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Storms Ck & Lawrence ST 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 6,277 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,712 by 2035. The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesStorms Ck & Lawrence ST
Location0.23MI W of SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.54144, -82.68021
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,277 (2015)
Projected traffic8,712 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Storms Ck & Lawrence ST built?

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

What condition is US 52 over Storms Ck & Lawrence ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Storms Ck & Lawrence ST carry?

About 6,277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Storms Ck & Lawrence ST?

The structure is 343 ft (104.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Storms Ck & Lawrence ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.