US Bridges

WB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1 M E of JCT SR 661 & 37 · Structure no. 4500695

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 16,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,375 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB SR 16
CrossesSR16 over Raccoon Creek
Location1 M E of JCT SR 661 & 37
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05824, -82.50268
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,120 (2015)
Projected traffic22,375 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB SR 16 over SR16 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does WB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 16,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns WB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.