US Bridges

W Main Street over Raccoon Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · W Main over Raccoon Ck · Structure no. 4560035

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,886
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main Street over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying W Main Street over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 48 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 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 5,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,122 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Main Street
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationW Main over Raccoon Ck
RouteCity Street 945
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0553, -82.4129
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,886 (2023)
Projected traffic8,122 by 2043
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 W Main Street over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is W Main Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does W Main Street over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 5,886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Main Street over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Main Street over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.