US Bridges

SR 93 over Puncheon Frk (raccoon)

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.34M S of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 8201005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,646
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Puncheon Frk (raccoon) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 93 over Puncheon Frk (raccoon) in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,646 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,837 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 93
CrossesPuncheon Frk (raccoon)
Location0.34M S of JCT Usr 50
RouteState Highway 93
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24212, -82.47955
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,646 (2015)
Projected traffic7,837 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 93 over Puncheon Frk (raccoon) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Puncheon Frk (raccoon) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Puncheon Frk (raccoon) carry?

About 5,646 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Puncheon Frk (raccoon)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Puncheon Frk (raccoon)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.