SR 56 over Margaret Creek
GoodAthens County, Ohio · 1.15 MI W JCT SR 682 · Structure no. 0502626
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,148
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Margaret Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Margaret Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,533 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Margaret Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Margaret Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Margaret Creek carry?
About 6,148 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Margaret Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Margaret Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.