US Bridges

Edwards RD over Raccoon Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.7 MI E of CR 26 · Structure no. 4536894

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
659
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards RD over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edwards RD over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEdwards RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.7 MI E of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1553, -82.70156
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2015)
Projected traffic915 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Edwards RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Edwards RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Edwards RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.