FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TRENTON FRANKLIN

Carrying TRENTON FRANKLIN over STREAM

0.5 MI N OF SR 4, Butler, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TRENTON FRANKLIN

The TRENTON FRANKLIN bridge in Butler, Ohio carries TRENTON FRANKLIN over STREAM. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,388 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 TRENTON FRANKLIN compares

▲ 7.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Ohio bridges
377
Bridges in Butler · 18 in Poor condition
TRENTON FRANKLIN 45.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,388 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0930105

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TRENTON FRANKLIN 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 TRENTON FRANKLIN against other structures in Butler 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 TRENTON FRANKLIN?

TRENTON FRANKLIN in Butler, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TRENTON FRANKLIN inspected?

TRENTON FRANKLIN'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 12,388 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TRENTON FRANKLIN 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 TRENTON FRANKLIN?

TRENTON FRANKLIN has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TRENTON FRANKLIN?

TRENTON FRANKLIN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TRENTON FRANKLIN and does age affect safety?

TRENTON FRANKLIN was built in 1993, making it 33 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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