US Bridges

US 52 over SR 239

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · JCT SR 239 · Structure no. 7300999

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,254
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over SR 239 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over SR 239 in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,905 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesSR 239
LocationJCT SR 239
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73599, -83.03513
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,254 (2015)
Projected traffic5,905 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over SR 239 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over SR 239 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over SR 239 carry?

About 4,254 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over SR 239?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over SR 239?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.