US Bridges

SR 32 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.19M W Meigs Co. Line · Structure no. 8202915

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,812
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 1,812 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,515 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.19M W Meigs Co. Line
RouteState Highway 32
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16782, -82.31362
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,812 (2015)
Projected traffic2,515 by 2035
Trucks16%
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 1,812 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.