US Bridges

SR 256 over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .2 MI West of SR 158 · Structure no. 2310001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 256 over Paw Paw Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 256
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location.2 MI West of SR 158
RouteState Highway 256
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84555, -82.60528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2020)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 256 over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over Paw Paw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 256 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.