US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Raccoon Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.21 M S of S 6th ST · Structure no. 4561716

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jefferson Street over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2010. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.21 M S of S 6th ST
RouteCity Street JEFFS
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05414, -82.41243
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic583 by 2010
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 Jefferson Street over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.