SR 56 over Queer Creek
FairHocking County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E JCT SR 664 · Structure no. 3701263
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Queer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 56 over Queer Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 76 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 6 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over Queer Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SR 56 over Queer Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over Queer Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Queer Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Queer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.