US Bridges

SR 505 over Bullskin Crk

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 2.5 MI N of JCT US 52 · Structure no. 0803553

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 505 over Bullskin Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 505 over Bullskin Crk in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 505
CrossesBullskin Crk
Location2.5 MI N of JCT US 52
RouteState Highway 505
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8155, -83.99782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2015)
Projected traffic529 by 2035
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 505 over Bullskin Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 505 over Bullskin Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 505 over Bullskin Crk carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 505 over Bullskin Crk?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 505 over Bullskin Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.