US Bridges

US 52 over Memorial Street

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · .36 MI E of SR 243 · Structure no. 4400909

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Memorial Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Memorial Street in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,732 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,252 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesMemorial Street
Location.36 MI E of SR 243
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.49571, -82.6485
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,732 (2021)
Projected traffic19,252 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Memorial Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Memorial Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Memorial Street carry?

About 22,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Memorial Street?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Memorial Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.