US Bridges

Frost RD over Skunk Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. North of USR50 · Structure no. 0548367

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frost RD over Skunk Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frost RD over Skunk Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFrost RD
CrossesSkunk Run
Location1.0 Mi. North of USR50
RouteCounty Highway C0058
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23721, -81.80019
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
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 Frost RD over Skunk Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frost RD over Skunk Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Frost RD over Skunk Run carry?

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

How long is Frost RD over Skunk Run?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Frost RD over Skunk Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.