US Bridges

US 52 over Ice Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.87 MI W of SR 243 · Structure no. 4400720

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,091
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Ice Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Ice Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20,091 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,974 by 2035. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesIce Creek
Location0.87 MI W of SR 243
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.51461, -82.65208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,091 (2023)
Projected traffic14,974 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ice Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Ice Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Ice Creek carry?

About 20,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Ice Creek?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Ice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.