US Bridges

County Road 3 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. S. of Jct. 3B · Structure no. 8230056

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 3 over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 92 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. of Jct. 3B
RouteCounty Highway C0003
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31731, -82.35119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 3 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 3 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.