US Bridges

Keystone Furnace over Little Racoon CR

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 100 Ft E of T141 · Structure no. 4030052

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
683
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Furnace over Little Racoon CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Keystone Furnace over Little Racoon CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 125 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 683 vehicles a day, projected to reach 948 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKeystone Furnace
CrossesLittle Racoon CR
Location100 Ft E of T141
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0106, -82.45234
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2015)
Projected traffic948 by 2035
Trucks—
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

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 Keystone Furnace over Little Racoon CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Keystone Furnace over Little Racoon CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Keystone Furnace over Little Racoon CR carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Keystone Furnace over Little Racoon CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Keystone Furnace over Little Racoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.