US Bridges

BER-42 Schwilk RD over Raccoon Run(schwilk RD S

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI S of S.R. 37 · Structure no. 2333430

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-42 Schwilk RD over Raccoon Run(schwilk RD S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BER-42 Schwilk RD over Raccoon Run(schwilk RD S in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 43 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBER-42 Schwilk RD
CrossesRaccoon Run(schwilk RD S
Location0.5 MI S of S.R. 37
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7149, -82.52444
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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-42 Schwilk RD over Raccoon Run(schwilk RD S built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is BER-42 Schwilk RD over Raccoon Run(schwilk RD S 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-42 Schwilk RD over Raccoon Run(schwilk RD S carry?

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

How long is BER-42 Schwilk RD over Raccoon Run(schwilk RD S?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns BER-42 Schwilk RD over Raccoon Run(schwilk RD S?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.