US Bridges

US 52 over SR 7

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.33MI W of W Va. Line · Structure no. 4403908

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over SR 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over SR 7 in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, 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 1,311 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,731 by 2035. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesSR 7
Location0.33MI W of W Va. Line
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.42343, -82.49077
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,311 (2023)
Projected traffic13,731 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over SR 7 built?

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

What condition is US 52 over SR 7 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 US 52 over SR 7 carry?

About 1,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over SR 7?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over SR 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.