US Bridges

SR349 over Little Raccoon

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · Lake Alma · Structure no. 4003861

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,373
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR349 over Little Raccoon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR349 over Little Raccoon in Jackson 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 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 1,373 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,906 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR349
CrossesLittle Raccoon
LocationLake Alma
RouteState Highway 349
StateOhio
Coordinates39.141, -82.51613
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,373 (2015)
Projected traffic1,906 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR349 over Little Raccoon built?

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

What condition is SR349 over Little Raccoon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR349 over Little Raccoon carry?

About 1,373 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR349 over Little Raccoon?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR349 over Little Raccoon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.