US Bridges

County Road 56 over Big Run * Bal

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 1.69 MI N of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 8431655

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 56 over Big Run * Bal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 56 over Big Run * Bal in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 44 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 56
CrossesBig Run * Bal
Location1.69 MI N of JCT SR 60
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57038, -81.54537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2015)
Projected traffic185 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 County Road 56 over Big Run * Bal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Road 56 over Big Run * Bal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 56 over Big Run * Bal carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 56 over Big Run * Bal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 56 over Big Run * Bal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.