US Bridges

State Route 79 over SR 79 over Raccoon CR

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .3 M S of JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 4504968

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,627
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 79 over SR 79 over Raccoon CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 79 over SR 79 over Raccoon CR in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 16,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,078 by 2035. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 79
CrossesSR 79 over Raccoon CR
Location.3 M S of JCT SR 16
RouteState Highway 79
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05548, -82.42069
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,627 (2015)
Projected traffic23,078 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 State Route 79 over SR 79 over Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 79 over SR 79 over Raccoon CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 79 over SR 79 over Raccoon CR carry?

About 16,627 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 79 over SR 79 over Raccoon CR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 79 over SR 79 over Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.