US Bridges

Usr 52 over Ohio River

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.37MI South of SR7 · Structure no. 4401174

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,252 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 52 over Ohio River is a steel truss - thru carrying Usr 52 over Ohio River in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,390 by 2040. The structure is 2,252 ft (686.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 52
CrossesOhio River
Location0.37MI South of SR7
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.41787, -82.48715
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,252 ft (686.3 m)
Longest span562 ft (171.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2013)
Projected traffic26,390 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$105.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 52 over Ohio River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Usr 52 over Ohio River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Usr 52 over Ohio River carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Usr 52 over Ohio River?

The structure is 2,252 ft (686.3 m) long with a longest span of 562 ft (171.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 52 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.