US Bridges

US 52 over Upper Twin Creek

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 2.80 MI E of Adams County · Structure no. 7300557

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Upper Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 52 over Upper Twin Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesUpper Twin Creek
Location2.80 MI E of Adams County
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.63758, -83.22474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 US 52 over Upper Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Upper 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 US 52 over Upper Twin Creek carry?

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

How long is US 52 over Upper Twin Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Upper Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.