FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Princeton Rd

Carrying Princeton Rd over Gregory Creek

1.5 mi. W OF Yankee Rd, Butler, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Princeton Rd

The Princeton Rd bridge in Butler, Ohio carries Princeton Rd over Gregory Creek. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,407 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, 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 34.3 metric tons.

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

How Princeton Rd compares

▼ 3.2
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Ohio bridges
377
Bridges in Butler · 18 in Poor condition
Princeton Rd 34.3 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
40.8 m (134 ft)
Deck Width
14.4 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,407 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0934756

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Princeton Rd 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 Princeton 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 Princeton Rd?

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

How often is Princeton Rd inspected?

Princeton 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 10,407 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Princeton Rd 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 Princeton Rd?

Princeton Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Princeton Rd?

Princeton Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Princeton Rd and does age affect safety?

Princeton Rd was built in 2023, making it 3 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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