US Bridges

SR 160 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.43M S of JCT SR 32 · Structure no. 8201404

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
922
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 160 over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.43M S of JCT SR 32
RouteState Highway 160
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13041, -82.37218
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2015)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 160 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.