US Bridges

SR 218 over Bullskin Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.2 MI N JCT SR 790 · Structure no. 2702681

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,015
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Bullskin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 218 over Bullskin Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,797 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 218
CrossesBullskin Creek
Location1.2 MI N JCT SR 790
RouteState Highway 218
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69001, -82.27011
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,015 (2015)
Projected traffic2,797 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 218 over Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Bullskin Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Bullskin Creek carry?

About 2,015 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.