US Bridges

EB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1 M E of JCT SR 661 & 37 · Structure no. 4500725

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 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

EB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB 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 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 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).

CarriesEB SR 16
CrossesSR16 over Raccoon Creek
Location1 M E of JCT SR 661 & 37
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05802, -82.5027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 EB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is EB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does EB 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 EB 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 EB SR 16 over SR16 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.