US Bridges

SR 141 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.6MI E of JCT SR 325 · Structure no. 2701685

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 141 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 141 over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 91 years old, older 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 141
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.6MI E of JCT SR 325
RouteState Highway 141
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80565, -82.37251
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2021)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 141 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 141 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 141 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 141 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 141 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.