US Bridges

CR 18 over US 52

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 5.06 MI W of SR 7 · Structure no. 4401107

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,024
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over US 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 18 over US 52 in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,024 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,211 by 2035. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18
CrossesUS 52
Location5.06 MI W of SR 7
RouteCity Street 18
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.42408, -82.574
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,024 (2023)
Projected traffic22,211 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 18 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 over US 52 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 CR 18 over US 52 carry?

About 2,024 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 18 over US 52?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.