US Bridges

SR 28 over Br of Buckskin Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 4.83 MI E of JCT SR 41 · Structure no. 7101325

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,725
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Br of Buckskin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Br of Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesBr of Buckskin Creek
Location4.83 MI E of JCT SR 41
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35515, -83.27829
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Br of Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Br of 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 Br of Buckskin Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 28 over Br of Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Br of Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.