US Bridges

US 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.21 MI W of Portsmouth · Structure no. 7301170

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,479 by 2010. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesHygean Run + SR 73 + 104
Location1.21 MI W of Portsmouth
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7372, -83.02241
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2021)
Projected traffic10,479 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 built?

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

What condition is US 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 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 US 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.