FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UNION STREET

Carrying UNION STREET over MCMAHON CREEK

BETWEEN 23RD & 25TH STS, Belmont, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UNION STREET

The UNION STREET bridge in Belmont, Ohio carries UNION STREET over MCMAHON CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 72.8 meters (239 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,949 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 7/9, substructure 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 38.9 metric tons.

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

How UNION STREET compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Ohio bridges
310
Bridges in Belmont · 15 in Poor condition
UNION STREET 38.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
19.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
72.8 m (239 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,949 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0760080

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 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 UNION STREET against other structures in Belmont 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 UNION STREET?

UNION STREET in Belmont, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UNION STREET inspected?

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 1,949 vehicles per day.

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

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

UNION STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UNION STREET?

UNION STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is UNION STREET and does age affect safety?

UNION STREET was built in 1992, making it 34 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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