US Bridges

Usr 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · .6 MI W of SR 852 · Structure no. 7301200

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,019
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,991 by 2035. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 52
CrossesHygean Run + SR 73 + 104
Location.6 MI W of SR 852
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73698, -83.02228
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,019 (2023)
Projected traffic4,991 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Usr 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 52 over Hygean Run + SR 73 + 104 carry?

About 15,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.