US Bridges

SR 56 over B&o RR Abandoned

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 2.2M E of JCT SR 690 · Structure no. 0502529

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
761
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over B&o RR Abandoned is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over B&o RR Abandoned in Athens 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 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 761 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesB&o RR Abandoned
Location2.2M E of JCT SR 690
RouteState Highway 56
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.329, -82.21194
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic761 (2015)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 SR 56 over B&o RR Abandoned built?

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

What condition is SR 56 over B&o RR Abandoned 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over B&o RR Abandoned carry?

About 761 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over B&o RR Abandoned?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over B&o RR Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.