SR 56 over Salt Creek
GoodHocking County, Ohio · 2.48M W of JCT SR 664 · Structure no. 3701212
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,012
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Salt Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2035. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Salt 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Salt Creek carry?
About 1,012 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.