US Bridges

Columbus RD over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of Weaver Drive · Structure no. 4536940

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
617 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,394
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus RD over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 96 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 6 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 4,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,099 by 2035. The structure is 617 ft (188.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Weaver Drive
RouteCounty Highway C539B
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06421, -82.52537
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length617 ft (188.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,394 (2015)
Projected traffic6,099 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Columbus RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Columbus RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 4,394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbus RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 617 ft (188.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.