SR 56 over West Branch Creek
GoodVinton County, Ohio · 2.3 MI W of JCT SR 160 · Structure no. 8200793
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 322
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 56 over West Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 56 over West Branch Creek in Vinton 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 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 56 over West Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 56 over West Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 56 over West Branch Creek carry?
About 322 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 56 over West Branch Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 56 over West Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.