SR-55 over Mad River
GoodChampaign County, Ohio · 1.13MI.E. of Jct. SR-560 · Structure no. 1101595
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,467
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-55 over Mad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-55 over Mad River in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-55 over Mad River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SR-55 over Mad River 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 Mad River carry?
About 1,467 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR-55 over Mad River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR-55 over Mad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.