US Bridges

CR 56 over Usr 23

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · 1/2 MI South of US-30 · Structure no. 8800324

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56 over Usr 23 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 56 over Usr 23 in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,190 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 56
CrossesUsr 23
Location1/2 MI South of US-30
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80369, -83.23619
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2015)
Projected traffic27,190 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 56 over Usr 23 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56 over Usr 23 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 56 over Usr 23 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 56 over Usr 23?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56 over Usr 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.