FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HAMILTON MASON

Carrying HAMILTON MASON over MILL CREEK

.2 MI W OF LIBRTY FAIRFLD, Butler, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HAMILTON MASON

The HAMILTON MASON bridge in Butler, Ohio carries HAMILTON MASON over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,397 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How HAMILTON MASON compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 47%
Lower load rating than 53% of Ohio bridges
377
Bridges in Butler · 18 in Poor condition
HAMILTON MASON 32.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,397 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0932108

How to read this record

HAMILTON MASON 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 HAMILTON MASON 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 HAMILTON MASON?

HAMILTON MASON in Butler, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HAMILTON MASON inspected?

HAMILTON MASON'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 7,397 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAMILTON MASON 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 HAMILTON MASON?

HAMILTON MASON has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HAMILTON MASON?

HAMILTON MASON is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HAMILTON MASON and does age affect safety?

HAMILTON MASON was built in 1932, making it 94 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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