FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH RICHMOND RD

Carrying NORTH RICHMOND RD over ASHTABULA RIVER

.2 MI. E. OF CH33, Ashtabula, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH RICHMOND RD

The NORTH RICHMOND RD bridge in Ashtabula, Ohio carries NORTH RICHMOND RD over ASHTABULA RIVER. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.3 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 248 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 71.3 metric tons.

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

How NORTH RICHMOND RD compares

▲ 33.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Ohio bridges
305
Bridges in Ashtabula · 11 in Poor condition
NORTH RICHMOND RD 71.3 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
71.3 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
1
Structure Length
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
248 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0430803

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH RICHMOND RD 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 NORTH RICHMOND RD against other structures in Ashtabula 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 NORTH RICHMOND RD?

NORTH RICHMOND RD in Ashtabula, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH RICHMOND RD inspected?

NORTH RICHMOND 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 248 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH RICHMOND RD 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 NORTH RICHMOND RD?

NORTH RICHMOND RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH RICHMOND RD?

NORTH RICHMOND RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH RICHMOND RD and does age affect safety?

NORTH RICHMOND RD 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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