US Bridges

SR 218 over Big Bullskin Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 3.03M S of JCT SR 790 · Structure no. 2702797

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,015
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Big Bullskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 218 over Big Bullskin Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,797 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 218
CrossesBig Bullskin Creek
Location3.03M S of JCT SR 790
RouteState Highway 218
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.71193, -82.27136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Big Bullskin Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Big Bullskin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Big Bullskin Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 218 over Big Bullskin Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Big Bullskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.