Skeen Rd. over Franklin Branch
GoodPosted for loadHighland County, Ohio · South of CR 51 · Structure no. 3632695
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skeen Rd. over Franklin Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skeen Rd. over Franklin Branch in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skeen Rd. over Franklin Branch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Skeen Rd. over Franklin Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Skeen Rd. over Franklin Branch carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Skeen Rd. over Franklin Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Skeen Rd. over Franklin Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.