US Bridges

US 52 over Lousy Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · W. Bound Ramp · Structure no. 7301022

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Lousy Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Lousy Run 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,479 by 2010. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLousy Run
LocationW. Bound Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7374, -83.03421
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (1990)
Projected traffic10,479 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Lousy Run built?

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

What condition is US 52 over Lousy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Lousy Run carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is US 52 over Lousy Run?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Lousy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.