US Bridges

USR52 over Hygean Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 7301154

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR52 over Hygean Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR52 over Hygean Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,982 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUSR52
CrossesHygean Run
LocationJCT SR 73
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73631, -83.02218
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic9,982 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 USR52 over Hygean Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR52 over Hygean 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does USR52 over Hygean Run carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is USR52 over Hygean Run?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns USR52 over Hygean Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.