SR 243 over US Route 52
FairLawrence County, Ohio · Over US 52 · Structure no. 4403185
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,402
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 243 over US Route 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 243 over US Route 52 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 8,402 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,524 by 2035. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 67 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 243 over US Route 52 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 243 over US Route 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 SR 243 over US Route 52 carry?
About 8,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 243 over US Route 52?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns SR 243 over US Route 52?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.