US Bridges

CR-56 Vineyard RD over Ir 70

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.27 M E of SR 331 · Structure no. 0702498

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-56 Vineyard RD over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-56 Vineyard RD over Ir 70 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCR-56 Vineyard RD
CrossesIr 70
Location1.27 M E of SR 331
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07754, -80.94474
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2015)
Projected traffic898 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 CR-56 Vineyard RD over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR-56 Vineyard RD over Ir 70 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 CR-56 Vineyard RD over Ir 70 carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-56 Vineyard RD over Ir 70?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-56 Vineyard RD over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.