US Bridges

SR 56 over Brushy Fk of Raccoon CR

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.14M W of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 8200726

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 over Brushy Fk of Raccoon CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 56 over Brushy Fk of Raccoon CR in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 463 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 56
CrossesBrushy Fk of Raccoon CR
Location0.14M W of JCT SR 93
RouteState Highway 56
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37792, -82.46418
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2015)
Projected traffic643 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Brushy Fk of Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 over Brushy Fk of Raccoon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 56 over Brushy Fk of Raccoon CR carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 over Brushy Fk of Raccoon CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 56 over Brushy Fk of Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.