FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ALLEY

Carrying ALLEY over TOWN RUN

0.1 MI.S.OF JCT W.MAIN ST, Ashland, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ALLEY

The ALLEY bridge in Ashland, Ohio carries ALLEY over TOWN RUN. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,588 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 48.9 metric tons.

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

How ALLEY compares

▲ 11.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Ohio bridges
283
Bridges in Ashland · 7 in Poor condition
ALLEY 48.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,588 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0361151

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALLEY 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 ALLEY 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 ALLEY?

ALLEY in Ashland, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ALLEY inspected?

ALLEY'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 3,588 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALLEY 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 ALLEY?

ALLEY has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ALLEY?

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

How old is ALLEY and does age affect safety?

ALLEY was built in 1998, making it 28 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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