US Bridges

Twp 4V over Silver Truss-Big Raccoon

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.1 S. SR 32 · Structure no. 8235570

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp 4V over Silver Truss-Big Raccoon is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp 4V over Silver Truss-Big Raccoon 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp 4V
CrossesSilver Truss-Big Raccoon
Location0.1 S. SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14723, -82.35644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 4V over Silver Truss-Big Raccoon built?

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

What condition is Twp 4V over Silver Truss-Big Raccoon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp 4V over Silver Truss-Big Raccoon carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp 4V over Silver Truss-Big Raccoon?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Twp 4V over Silver Truss-Big Raccoon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.