US Bridges

SR 218 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 2.98M N of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 2702940

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,238
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 218 over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,238 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2035. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 218
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location2.98M N of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 218
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73625, -82.24546
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,238 (2015)
Projected traffic4,494 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 218 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Raccoon Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.