US Bridges

SR 522 over US 52

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · Over US 52 · Structure no. 7306008

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,936
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over US 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 522 over US 52 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 4,936 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,970 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 522
CrossesUS 52
LocationOver US 52
RouteState Highway 522
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69112, -82.86105
Functional classUrban 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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,936 (2021)
Projected traffic3,970 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$770,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over US 52 built?

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

What condition is SR 522 over US 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 SR 522 over US 52 carry?

About 4,936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over US 52?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.