US Bridges

Ch 56 over Branch of Cats Run

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.00 MI S of JCT SR 148 · Structure no. 0731073

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 56 over Branch of Cats Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 56 over Branch of Cats Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCh 56
CrossesBranch of Cats Run
Location3.00 MI S of JCT SR 148
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85322, -80.88055
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2015)
Projected traffic217 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 56 over Branch of Cats Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 56 over Branch of Cats Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 56 over Branch of Cats Run carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 56 over Branch of Cats Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ch 56 over Branch of Cats Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.