US Bridges

County Road 52 over Goshen Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile East of TR-56 · Structure no. 5834503

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Goshen Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 52 over Goshen Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesGoshen Creek
Location0.2 Mile East of TR-56
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52167, -81.88333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Goshen Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 52 over Goshen Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 52 over Goshen Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Goshen Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Goshen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.