FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HORTON ROAD

Carrying HORTON ROAD over CONNEAUT CREEK

.5 MI. N. OF HATCHES COR., Ashtabula, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: HORTON ROAD

The HORTON ROAD bridge in Ashtabula, Ohio carries HORTON ROAD over CONNEAUT CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 39.3 meters (129 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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.

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

How HORTON ROAD compares

305
Bridges in Ashtabula · 11 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
39.3 m (129 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
0432644

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

HORTON ROAD 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 HORTON ROAD 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 HORTON ROAD?

HORTON ROAD in Ashtabula, Ohio has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HORTON ROAD inspected?

HORTON ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

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

An inventory load rating is not recorded for HORTON ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining HORTON ROAD?

HORTON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HORTON ROAD and does age affect safety?

HORTON ROAD 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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