US Bridges

Ven CR 56 over Honey Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .35 MI E of CR 23 · Structure no. 7451629

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ven CR 56 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ven CR 56 over Honey Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 51 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVen CR 56
CrossesHoney Creek
Location.35 MI E of CR 23
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06653, -82.95084
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2015)
Projected traffic384 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ven CR 56 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Ven CR 56 over Honey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ven CR 56 over Honey Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ven CR 56 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ven CR 56 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.