US Bridges

Usr 35 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.35 MI E. JCT SR 325 · Structure no. 2700867

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,332
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 35 over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,332 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,789 by 2035. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 35
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.35 MI E. JCT SR 325
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89185, -82.3588
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,332 (2015)
Projected traffic8,789 by 2035
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 35 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 35 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 35 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 6,332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.