US Bridges

SR 56 over Over E. Branch Queer Crk

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.65M W of Jct. SR 374 · Structure no. 3701395

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Over E. Branch Queer Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Over E. Branch Queer Crk in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 56
CrossesOver E. Branch Queer Crk
Location0.65M W of Jct. SR 374
RouteState Highway 56
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3955, -82.55107
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic430 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 56 over Over E. Branch Queer Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Over E. Branch Queer Crk 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 Over E. Branch Queer Crk carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Over E. Branch Queer Crk?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Over E. Branch Queer Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.