US Bridges

SR 661 over SR661 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .3 M N of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 4506308

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,419
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 661 over SR661 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 661 over SR661 over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,419 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,074 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 661
CrossesSR661 over Raccoon Creek
Location.3 M N of JCT SR 37
RouteState Highway 661
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06248, -82.52062
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,419 (2015)
Projected traffic13,074 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SR 661 over SR661 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 661 over SR661 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 661 over SR661 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 9,419 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 661 over SR661 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 661 over SR661 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.