US Bridges

SR-56 over Scippo Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.58 MI W of SR159 · Structure no. 6501508

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,897
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-56 over Scippo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-56 over Scippo Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 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 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 3,897 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,409 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-56
CrossesScippo Creek
Location0.58 MI W of SR159
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53986, -82.84558
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,897 (2015)
Projected traffic5,409 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Scippo Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR-56 over Scippo 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 Scippo Creek carry?

About 3,897 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-56 over Scippo Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-56 over Scippo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.