US Bridges

North 21st ST over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · N 21st over Raccoon Ck · Structure no. 4560086

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,324
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 21st ST over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying North 21st ST over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 11,324 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,215 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth 21st ST
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationN 21st over Raccoon Ck
RouteCity Street 125
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06159, -82.42967
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,324 (2022)
Projected traffic26,215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North 21st ST over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is North 21st ST 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 North 21st ST over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 11,324 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North 21st ST over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns North 21st ST over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.