US Bridges

Usr 52 over Dry Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 2.44 MI E of Adams County · Structure no. 7300515

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 52 over Dry Run is a concrete frame carrying Usr 52 over Dry Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUsr 52
CrossesDry Run
Location2.44 MI E of Adams County
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.63809, -83.23134
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Dry Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 52 over Dry Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 52 over Dry Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 52 over Dry Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 52 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.