US Bridges

SR 278 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.21M S of JCT SR 677 · Structure no. 8201838

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 278 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 278 over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 79 years old, older 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesSR 278
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.21M S of JCT SR 677
RouteState Highway 278
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28082, -82.39138
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2015)
Projected traffic580 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 SR 278 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 278 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 278 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 278 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 278 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.