NORTH POLE RD.
Carrying NORTH POLE RD. over EAGLE CREEK
3.3 MI. OFF US 68, Brown, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH POLE RD.
The NORTH POLE RD. bridge in Brown, Ohio carries NORTH POLE RD. over EAGLE CREEK. It was built in 1875, making it 151 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 50.6 meters (166 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 104 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH POLE RD. 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
- 1875
- Last Reconstructed
- 1965
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 50.6 m (166 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 104 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0833126
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
NORTH POLE RD. 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
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- 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 POLE RD.?
NORTH POLE RD. in Brown, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH POLE RD. inspected?
NORTH POLE 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 104 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH POLE RD. 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 NORTH POLE RD.?
NORTH POLE RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH POLE RD.?
NORTH POLE RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH POLE RD. and does age affect safety?
NORTH POLE RD. was built in 1875, making it 151 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.
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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