SR 56 over Ash Cave Creek
GoodHocking County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W JCT SR 374 · Structure no. 3701409
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over Ash Cave Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 56 over Ash Cave Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Ash Cave Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over Ash Cave 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 Ash Cave Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over Ash Cave Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over Ash Cave Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.