US Bridges

TR 56 over Ir 75

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 1.15 Mi. North of SR235 · Structure no. 3202402

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 56 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 56 over Ir 75 in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,104 by 2035. The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 56
CrossesIr 75
Location1.15 Mi. North of SR235
RouteCounty Highway T0056
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92252, -83.80414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length366 ft (111.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic43,104 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 56 over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 56 over Ir 75 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 TR 56 over Ir 75 carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 56 over Ir 75?

The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 56 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.