US Bridges

US 52 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.12MI W of SR 93 · Structure no. 4400488

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

About this bridge

US 52 over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Abandoned RR 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 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.12MI W of SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.54019, -82.67884
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is US 52 over Abandoned RR 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 Abandoned RR carry?

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

How long is US 52 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.