US Bridges

Wilson Street over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · Wilson ST over Raccoon Ck · Structure no. 4560019

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1951 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Street over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson Street over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 1971. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilson Street
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationWilson ST over Raccoon Ck
RouteCity Street 814
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05319, -82.41197
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1951)
Projected traffic2,776 by 1971
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wilson Street over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Street over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Street over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Street over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.