FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

City Street

Carrying City Street over Long Run

0.01 mi. West jct WV 88, Ohio, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: City Street

The City Street bridge in Ohio, West Virginia carries City Street over Long Run. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.2 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How City Street compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of West Virginia bridges
120
Bridges in Ohio · 25 in Poor condition
City Street 37.2 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.2 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000035A906

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

City Street is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare City Street against other structures in Ohio and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for City Street?

City Street in Ohio, West Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is City Street inspected?

City Street's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. City Street is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for City Street?

City Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining City Street?

City Street is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is City Street and does age affect safety?

City Street was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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