US Bridges

SR 56 over Lick Run

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 2.5 MI West of SR104 · Structure no. 6501362

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,308
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Lick Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 56 over Lick Run in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,816 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesLick Run
Location2.5 MI West of SR104
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62479, -83.0516
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2015)
Projected traffic1,816 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Lick Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Lick 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 SR 56 over Lick Run carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Lick Run?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.