US Bridges

State Route 505 over Middle Branch Bullskin

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 6.00 Mi. N. of U.S. 52 · Structure no. 0803635

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 505 over Middle Branch Bullskin is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 505 over Middle Branch Bullskin in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 505
CrossesMiddle Branch Bullskin
Location6.00 Mi. N. of U.S. 52
RouteState Highway 505
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85698, -84.0119
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 State Route 505 over Middle Branch Bullskin built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 505 over Middle Branch Bullskin 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 505 over Middle Branch Bullskin carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 505 over Middle Branch Bullskin?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns State Route 505 over Middle Branch Bullskin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.