US Bridges

SR 56 over East Branch Raccoon Crk

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W Starr · Structure no. 3701514

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over East Branch Raccoon Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over East Branch Raccoon Crk in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 599 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesEast Branch Raccoon Crk
Location0.3 MI W Starr
RouteState Highway 56
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39681, -82.36729
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2015)
Projected traffic831 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 East Branch Raccoon Crk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over East Branch Raccoon 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 East Branch Raccoon Crk carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over East Branch Raccoon Crk?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over East Branch Raccoon Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.