US Bridges

SR 256 over Sycamore Creek

Poor

Fairfield County, Ohio · 5.1 M E of JCT SR 204 · Structure no. 2303124

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,509
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 256 over Sycamore Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location5.1 M E of JCT SR 204
RouteState Highway 256
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87907, -82.7328
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,509 (2015)
Projected traffic3,482 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 Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 256 over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 2,509 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.