US Bridges

SR253 over Usr 52

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · Over Usr 52 East & West · Structure no. 7304757

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR253 over Usr 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR253 over Usr 52 in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,765 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSR253
CrossesUsr 52
LocationOver Usr 52 East & West
RouteState Highway 253
StateOhio
Coordinates38.64786, -82.85105
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,765 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR253 over Usr 52 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR253 over Usr 52 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 SR253 over Usr 52 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR253 over Usr 52?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR253 over Usr 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.