US Bridges

W Church ST over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · W Church over Raccoon Ck · Structure no. 4560094

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,710
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Church ST over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Church ST over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 8,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,271 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Church ST
CrossesRaccoon Creek
LocationW Church over Raccoon Ck
RouteCity Street 956
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05821, -82.44575
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,710 (2022)
Projected traffic11,271 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 W Church ST over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is W Church 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 W Church ST over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 8,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Church ST over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W Church ST over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.