US Bridges

SR55 over Conrail Railroad

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 1.29 MI W of Jct. USR68 · Structure no. 1101641

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR55 over Conrail Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR55 over Conrail Railroad in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR55
CrossesConrail Railroad
Location1.29 MI W of Jct. USR68
RouteState Highway 55
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09141, -83.7779
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2015)
Projected traffic2,036 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR55 over Conrail Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR55 over Conrail Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR55 over Conrail Railroad carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR55 over Conrail Railroad?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR55 over Conrail Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.