US Bridges

Twp 25W over Big Raccoon

GoodPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · 2.1 M South CR 9 · Structure no. 8236062

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp 25W over Big Raccoon is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp 25W over Big Raccoon in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTwp 25W
CrossesBig Raccoon
Location2.1 M South CR 9
RouteCounty Highway C025W
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10619, -82.38424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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 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 25W over Big Raccoon built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp 25W over Big Raccoon 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 25W over Big Raccoon carry?

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

How long is Twp 25W over Big Raccoon?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Twp 25W over Big Raccoon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.