US Bridges

SR-559 over Spain Creek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · .07MI.N. of Jct. SR-245 · Structure no. 1103075

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,718
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-559 over Spain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-559 over Spain Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,718 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR-559
CrossesSpain Creek
Location.07MI.N. of Jct. SR-245
RouteState Highway 559
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22421, -83.55649
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,718 (2015)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Spain Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-559 over Spain 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-559 over Spain Creek carry?

About 1,718 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-559 over Spain Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-559 over Spain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.