US Bridges

TR 56 over Bokengehalas Creek

Good

Logan County, Ohio · .67 M N of CR 130 · Structure no. 4635116

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
833
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 56 over Bokengehalas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 56 over Bokengehalas Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 56
CrossesBokengehalas Creek
Location.67 M N of CR 130
RouteCounty Highway T0056
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37525, -83.77175
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2015)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 TR 56 over Bokengehalas Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 56 over Bokengehalas 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does TR 56 over Bokengehalas Creek carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 56 over Bokengehalas Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 56 over Bokengehalas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.