US Bridges

ODNR008 over Hewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · Off SR356 .1MI S JCT SR56 · Structure no. 0526193

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

ODNR008 over Hewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ODNR008 over Hewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesODNR008
CrossesHewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk
LocationOff SR356 .1MI S JCT SR56
RouteState Lands Road 18
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3474, -82.253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic14 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 ODNR008 over Hewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is ODNR008 over Hewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ODNR008 over Hewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is ODNR008 over Hewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns ODNR008 over Hewitt Fk of Raccoon Crk?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.