US Bridges

CR 52 over C52 Sonora RD over I-70

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · At JCT of CR 52 · Structure no. 6003184

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over C52 Sonora RD over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 52 over C52 Sonora RD over I-70 in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,033 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 52
CrossesC52 Sonora RD over I-70
LocationAt JCT of CR 52
RouteCounty Highway C0052
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96717, -81.8995
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2015)
Projected traffic50,033 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 52 over C52 Sonora RD over I-70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 over C52 Sonora RD over I-70 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 over C52 Sonora RD over I-70 carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 over C52 Sonora RD over I-70?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 over C52 Sonora RD over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.