US Bridges

SR-56 over Sugar Run

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 0.62 MI E of SR71 · Structure no. 4901983

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,993
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-56 over Sugar Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-56 over Sugar Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 79 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,542 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-56
CrossesSugar Run
Location0.62 MI E of SR71
RouteState Highway 56
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75276, -83.29442
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2015)
Projected traffic5,542 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR-56 over Sugar Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-56 over Sugar Run carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR-56 over Sugar Run?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-56 over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.