US Bridges

BER-2 Lake Road over Raccoon Run (lake RD Se)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.0 MI S of S.R. 37 · Structure no. 2332027

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-2 Lake Road over Raccoon Run (lake RD Se) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BER-2 Lake Road over Raccoon Run (lake RD Se) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBER-2 Lake Road
CrossesRaccoon Run (lake RD Se)
Location1.0 MI S of S.R. 37
RouteCounty Highway C0060
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70499, -82.49917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2015)
Projected traffic247 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-2 Lake Road over Raccoon Run (lake RD Se) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is BER-2 Lake Road over Raccoon Run (lake RD Se) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does BER-2 Lake Road over Raccoon Run (lake RD Se) carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BER-2 Lake Road over Raccoon Run (lake RD Se)?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns BER-2 Lake Road over Raccoon Run (lake RD Se)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.