US Bridges

US 52 over SR 140

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · JCT SR 140 · Structure no. 7301715

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over SR 140 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over SR 140 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 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 23,413 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,444 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesSR 140
LocationJCT SR 140
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.75124, -82.87698
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,413 (2021)
Projected traffic20,444 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over SR 140 built?

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

What condition is US 52 over SR 140 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 SR 140 carry?

About 23,413 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over SR 140?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over SR 140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.