US Bridges

Swan Twsp RD 19 over W Branch Racoon Creek

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 1.45 Mi. W of JCT SR56 · Structure no. 8235376

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Twsp RD 19 over W Branch Racoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan Twsp RD 19 over W Branch Racoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSwan Twsp RD 19
CrossesW Branch Racoon Creek
Location1.45 Mi. W of JCT SR56
RouteCounty Highway T019S
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39078, -82.44014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Swan Twsp RD 19 over W Branch Racoon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan Twsp RD 19 over W Branch Racoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Twsp RD 19 over W Branch Racoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Swan Twsp RD 19 over W Branch Racoon Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Twsp RD 19 over W Branch Racoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.