US Bridges

US 52 over North Bound SR 73 & 104

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.96MI W of Portsmouth · Structure no. 7301324

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,019
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over North Bound SR 73 & 104 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over North Bound 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 15,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,696 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesNorth Bound SR 73 & 104
Location0.96MI W of Portsmouth
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73648, -83.01739
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,019 (2023)
Projected traffic22,696 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over North Bound SR 73 & 104 built?

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

What condition is US 52 over North Bound 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 North Bound SR 73 & 104 carry?

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

How long is US 52 over North Bound SR 73 & 104?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over North Bound SR 73 & 104?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.