US Bridges

Cats Run RD CR56 over Tributary of Cats Run

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.75 Miles West of SR 148 · Structure no. 0733947

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cats Run RD CR56 over Tributary of Cats Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cats Run RD CR56 over Tributary of Cats Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCats Run RD CR56
CrossesTributary of Cats Run
Location1.75 Miles West of SR 148
RouteCounty Highway C0056
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86291, -80.86472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic203 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cats Run RD CR56 over Tributary of Cats Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cats Run RD CR56 over Tributary 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 Cats Run RD CR56 over Tributary of Cats Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cats Run RD CR56 over Tributary of Cats Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cats Run RD CR56 over Tributary of Cats Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.