US Bridges

SR 256 over Beals Run

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 4.2 M E of JCT SR 204 · Structure no. 2303094

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,893
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Beals Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 256 over Beals Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,893 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,403 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 256
CrossesBeals Run
Location4.2 M E of JCT SR 204
RouteState Highway 256
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88372, -82.7477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,893 (2015)
Projected traffic5,403 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 256 over Beals Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Beals Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Beals Run carry?

About 3,893 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Beals Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Beals Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.