US Bridges

SR 56 over Deer Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.34 MI E of SR323 · Structure no. 4902041

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.34 MI E of SR323
RouteState Highway 56
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71538, -83.25789
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2015)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 56 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.