US Bridges

US 52 over County RD 257

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.76 MI E of SR 140 · Structure no. 7301774

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over County RD 257 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over County RD 257 in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 23,131 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,474 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesCounty RD 257
Location1.76 MI E of SR 140
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.72914, -82.86196
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,131 (2023)
Projected traffic12,474 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over County RD 257 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over County RD 257 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 County RD 257 carry?

About 23,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over County RD 257?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over County RD 257?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.