FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 30A

Carrying CR 30A over JEROME FORK OVERFLOW

.15 MI N/E OF CR 1775, Ashland, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
78 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 30A

The CR 30A bridge in Ashland, Ohio carries CR 30A over JEROME FORK OVERFLOW. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,362 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 77.8 metric tons.

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

How CR 30A compares

▲ 40.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Ohio bridges
283
Bridges in Ashland · 7 in Poor condition
CR 30A 77.8 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
77.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,362 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0333115

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 30A is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 30A against other structures in Ashland 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 CR 30A?

CR 30A in Ashland, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 30A inspected?

CR 30A'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 1,362 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 30A is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 30A?

CR 30A has an NBI inventory load rating of 77.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 30A?

CR 30A is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 30A and does age affect safety?

CR 30A was built in 1900, making it 126 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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