FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HANKINS RD

Carrying HANKINS RD over Norfolk South'n RR

.01 MI E OF SALZMAN, Butler, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HANKINS RD

The HANKINS RD bridge in Butler, Ohio carries HANKINS RD over Norfolk South'n RR. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.0 meters (151 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,210 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.5 metric tons.

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

How HANKINS RD compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Ohio bridges
377
Bridges in Butler · 18 in Poor condition
HANKINS RD 29.5 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.4
Serviceability /30
12.9
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.0 m (151 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0934615

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

HANKINS 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
  • Compare HANKINS RD 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 HANKINS RD?

HANKINS RD in Butler, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HANKINS RD inspected?

HANKINS 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 2,210 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HANKINS 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 HANKINS RD?

HANKINS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HANKINS RD?

HANKINS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HANKINS RD and does age affect safety?

HANKINS RD was built in 1977, making it 49 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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