W UNION STREET
Carrying W UNION STREET over Hocking River
0.04M E OF S PLAINS RD, Athens, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W UNION STREET
The W UNION STREET bridge in Athens, Ohio carries W UNION STREET over Hocking River. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 68.9 meters (226 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,981 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W UNION STREET compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2001
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 68.9 m (226 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,981 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0560146
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W UNION STREET 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 W UNION STREET against other structures in Athens 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 W UNION STREET?
W UNION STREET in Athens, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W UNION STREET inspected?
W UNION STREET'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 9,981 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W UNION STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W UNION STREET?
W UNION STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W UNION STREET?
W UNION STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is W UNION STREET and does age affect safety?
W UNION STREET was built in 2001, making it 25 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.
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