US Bridges

US 52 over Ginat Run

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 2.0MI E of SR 253 · Structure no. 7302169

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Ginat Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Ginat Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 11,275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,407 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesGinat Run
Location2.0MI E of SR 253
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.61914, -82.83341
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,275 (2023)
Projected traffic6,407 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ginat Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Ginat 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 Ginat Run carry?

About 11,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Ginat Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Ginat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.