US Bridges

SR 56 over E Branch Raccoon Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 2.28M E of JCT SR 328 · Structure no. 3701690

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
599
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over E Branch Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 56 over E Branch Raccoon Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesE Branch Raccoon Creek
Location2.28M E of JCT SR 328
RouteState Highway 56
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40562, -82.32798
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2015)
Projected traffic831 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 E Branch Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over E Branch Raccoon 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 E Branch Raccoon Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over E Branch Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over E Branch Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.