US Bridges

Skiffsville RD over Middle Branch Bullskin C

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .01 Mi. W. of Jct. T297 · Structure no. 0833452

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skiffsville RD over Middle Branch Bullskin C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skiffsville RD over Middle Branch Bullskin C in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSkiffsville RD
CrossesMiddle Branch Bullskin C
Location.01 Mi. W. of Jct. T297
RouteCounty Highway C042A
StateOhio
Coordinates38.82386, -84.02532
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Skiffsville RD over Middle Branch Bullskin C built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skiffsville RD over Middle Branch Bullskin C 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Skiffsville RD over Middle Branch Bullskin C carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Skiffsville RD over Middle Branch Bullskin C?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Skiffsville RD over Middle Branch Bullskin C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.