US 52 over Lousy Run
GoodScioto County, Ohio · 1.86MI W of Portsmouth · Structure no. 7301081
- 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
- 4,254
- 2015 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 4,254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,905 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 4,254 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
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 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Lousy Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.