US Bridges

SR 28 over Lower Buckskin Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 4.1MI E of JCT SR 138 · Structure no. 7101309

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,725
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Lower Buckskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 28 over Lower Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesLower Buckskin Creek
Location4.1MI E of JCT SR 138
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35376, -83.29692
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,725 (2015)
Projected traffic3,782 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 28 over Lower Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Lower Buckskin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Lower Buckskin Creek carry?

About 2,725 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Lower Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Lower Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.