US Bridges

Usr 52 over Lower Twin Creek

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · .84 MI E of Adams County · Structure no. 7300425

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 52 over Lower Twin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 52 over Lower Twin Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUsr 52
CrossesLower Twin Creek
Location.84 MI E of Adams County
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.6291, -83.25787
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2015)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 52 over Lower Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Usr 52 over Lower Twin Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 52 over Lower Twin Creek carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 52 over Lower Twin Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 52 over Lower Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.