US Bridges

US 52 over Munn Run

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.29MI E of SR 139 · Structure no. 7301472

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,954
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Munn Run is a steel culvert carrying US 52 over Munn Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 12,954 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,022 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesMunn Run
Location0.29MI E of SR 139
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7549, -82.92739
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,954 (2023)
Projected traffic22,022 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Munn Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Munn Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Munn Run carry?

About 12,954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Munn Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 52 over Munn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.