US Bridges

BER-43 Bremen Road over Raccoon Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.28 MI E.Of C.R.60 · Structure no. 2331446

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-43 Bremen Road over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying BER-43 Bremen Road over Raccoon Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBER-43 Bremen Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.28 MI E.Of C.R.60
RouteCounty Highway C0051
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70446, -82.49419
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2015)
Projected traffic285 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 BER-43 Bremen Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is BER-43 Bremen Road over Raccoon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does BER-43 Bremen Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BER-43 Bremen Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns BER-43 Bremen Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.