US Bridges

US 52 over Little Scioto River

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · .52 MI W of SR 140 · Structure no. 7301626

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Little Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Little Scioto River in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 23,413 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,219 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLittle Scioto River
Location.52 MI W of SR 140
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7562, -82.88437
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,413 (2021)
Projected traffic15,219 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Little Scioto River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Little Scioto River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Little Scioto River carry?

About 23,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Little Scioto River?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Little Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.