US Bridges

SR-56 over Salt Creek

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Pickaway County, Ohio · 5.14 MI E. of SR159 · Structure no. 6501575

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-56 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-56 over Salt Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,997 by 2033. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-56
CrossesSalt Creek
Location5.14 MI E. of SR159
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49603, -82.76465
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2013)
Projected traffic4,997 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-56 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-56 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.