US Bridges

Blessing RD over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · Jct.Of Wray & Blessing RD · Structure no. 2736950

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blessing RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Blessing RD over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlessing RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationJct.Of Wray & Blessing RD
RouteCounty Highway TO394
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.76767, -82.31164
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blessing RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blessing RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Blessing RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blessing RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Blessing RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.