US Bridges

SR 32 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 1.28M W Meigs Co. Line · Structure no. 8202850

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,592
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,592 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,598 by 2035. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.28M W Meigs Co. Line
RouteState Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16637, -82.33386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,592 (2015)
Projected traffic3,598 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 32 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 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 32 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 2,592 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.