US Bridges

Woodland Cem Road over US 52 EB & WB

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of SR 243 · Structure no. 4400755

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Cem Road over US 52 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Cem Road over US 52 EB & WB 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,946 by 2010. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Cem Road
CrossesUS 52 EB & WB
Location0.5 MI W of SR 243
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.50927, -82.65317
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic29,946 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Woodland Cem Road over US 52 EB & WB built?

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

What condition is Woodland Cem Road over US 52 EB & WB 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 Woodland Cem Road over US 52 EB & WB carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Woodland Cem Road over US 52 EB & WB?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Cem Road over US 52 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.