US Bridges

SR-559 over Treacle Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 1.52MI.N.OF Jct. SR-161 · Structure no. 1102834

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
672
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-559 over Treacle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-559 over Treacle Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR-559
CrossesTreacle Creek
Location1.52MI.N.OF Jct. SR-161
RouteState Highway 559
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12061, -83.53282
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2015)
Projected traffic933 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-559 over Treacle Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-559 over Treacle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-559 over Treacle Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-559 over Treacle Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-559 over Treacle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.