US Bridges

Richey Road over West Branch of Bullskin

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi.S. of SR756 · Structure no. 1359533

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richey Road over West Branch of Bullskin is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richey Road over West Branch of Bullskin in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRichey Road
CrossesWest Branch of Bullskin
Location1.7 Mi.S. of SR756
RouteCounty Highway C0104
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83604, -84.05174
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2015)
Projected traffic119 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Richey Road over West Branch of Bullskin built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Richey Road over West Branch of 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Richey Road over West Branch of Bullskin carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Richey Road over West Branch of Bullskin?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Richey Road over West Branch of Bullskin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.