US Bridges

SR-55 over Chapman Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 4.06MI.E. of Jct. SR-235 · Structure no. 1101498

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-55 over Chapman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-55 over Chapman Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR-55
CrossesChapman Creek
Location4.06MI.E. of Jct. SR-235
RouteState Highway 55
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05417, -83.91997
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2015)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-55 over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-55 over Chapman 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-55 over Chapman Creek carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-55 over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-55 over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.