US Bridges

Usr 52 over Careys Run

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.03 MI W of SR 239 · Structure no. 7300905

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,831
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 52 over Careys Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 52 over Careys Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 11,831 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,421 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 52
CrossesCareys Run
Location1.03 MI W of SR 239
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.72348, -83.04548
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,831 (2015)
Projected traffic16,421 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Careys Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 52 over Careys 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 52 over Careys Run carry?

About 11,831 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 52 over Careys Run?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 52 over Careys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.