FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FT. AMANDA RD.

Carrying FT. AMANDA RD. over LITTLE OTTAWA FT AMANDA

0.13 MI W OF SHAWNEE RD, Allen, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FT. AMANDA RD.

The FT. AMANDA RD. bridge in Allen, Ohio carries FT. AMANDA RD. over LITTLE OTTAWA FT AMANDA. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,549 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

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

How FT. AMANDA RD. compares

▼ 16.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Ohio bridges
367
Bridges in Allen · 36 in Poor condition
FT. AMANDA RD. 21.1 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.6
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,549 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0249726

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

FT. AMANDA RD. 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 FT. AMANDA RD. against other structures in Allen and across Ohio. Ohio 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 FT. AMANDA RD.?

FT. AMANDA RD. in Allen, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FT. AMANDA RD. inspected?

FT. AMANDA RD.'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 6,549 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FT. AMANDA RD. 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 FT. AMANDA RD.?

FT. AMANDA RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FT. AMANDA RD.?

FT. AMANDA RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FT. AMANDA RD. and does age affect safety?

FT. AMANDA RD. was built in 1958, making it 68 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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