Vernon Road over Middle Branch Bullskin C
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Ohio · .01 Mi. W. of Jct. T297 · Structure no. 0832626
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vernon Road over Middle Branch Bullskin C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vernon Road over Middle Branch Bullskin C in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vernon Road over Middle Branch Bullskin C built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Vernon Road over Middle Branch Bullskin C in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Vernon Road over Middle Branch Bullskin C carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vernon Road over Middle Branch Bullskin C?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Vernon Road over Middle Branch Bullskin C?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.