US Bridges

Co. Road 52 over North Fork

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.04 Mile South of CR79 · Structure no. 8554854

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,066
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 52 over North Fork is a concrete frame carrying Co. Road 52 over North Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,066 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,256 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 52
CrossesNorth Fork
Location0.04 Mile South of CR79
RouteCounty Highway C0052
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74082, -81.74513
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,066 (2016)
Projected traffic4,256 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 52 over North Fork built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 52 over North Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 52 over North Fork carry?

About 3,066 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 52 over North Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 52 over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.