US Bridges

SR852 over Usr 52

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · Over US 52 EB & WB · Structure no. 7306660

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
543 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,269
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR852 over Usr 52 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR852 over Usr 52 in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 6,269 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,701 by 2035. The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR852
CrossesUsr 52
LocationOver US 52 EB & WB
RouteState Highway 852
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7361, -83.02062
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length543 ft (165.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,269 (2015)
Projected traffic8,701 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR852 over Usr 52 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR852 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 SR852 over Usr 52 carry?

About 6,269 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR852 over Usr 52?

The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR852 over Usr 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.