US Bridges

US 52 over Pond Run

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 3.09MI W of SR 125 · Structure no. 7300697

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,208
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Pond Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Pond Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,208 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,065 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesPond Run
Location3.09MI W of SR 125
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.65992, -83.12889
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,208 (2015)
Projected traffic3,065 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Pond Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Pond Run 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 Pond Run carry?

About 2,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Pond Run?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Pond Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.