US Bridges

US 52 over Pine Creek

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 3.05 MI E of SR 140 · Structure no. 7301839

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,830
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Pine Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 14,830 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,224 by 2035. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesPine Creek
Location3.05 MI E of SR 140
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.71074, -82.86016
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,830 (2023)
Projected traffic8,224 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 52 over Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek carry?

About 14,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.