US Bridges

SR56 over Dry Run

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 3 MI E of SR316 · Structure no. 6501273

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,308
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR56 over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR56 over Dry Run in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,308 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,816 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR56
CrossesDry Run
Location3 MI E of SR316
RouteState Highway 56
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65973, -83.12673
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2015)
Projected traffic1,816 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR56 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR56 over Dry Run 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 SR56 over Dry Run carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR56 over Dry Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR56 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.