US Bridges

Twp RD 18L over Raccoon Creek

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Vinton County, Ohio · 0.5 E. SR 328 · Structure no. 8232784

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 18L over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp RD 18L over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 18L
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.5 E. SR 328
RouteCounty Highway C018L
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29744, -82.43187
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Twp RD 18L over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 18L 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 Twp RD 18L over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 18L over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 18L over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.