FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Union Centre Blvd

Carrying Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR

1.2 MI. EAST OF SWEARD RD, Butler, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Union Centre Blvd

The Union Centre Blvd bridge in Butler, Ohio carries Union Centre Blvd over Mill Creek & Norf Sou RR. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 110.6 meters (363 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 351 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 9.7 metric tons.

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

How Union Centre Blvd compares

▼ 27.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Ohio bridges
377
Bridges in Butler · 18 in Poor condition
Union Centre Blvd 9.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.8
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
9.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
110.6 m (363 ft)
Deck Width
21.6 m (71 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
351 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0936251

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Union Centre Blvd 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 Union Centre Blvd 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 Union Centre Blvd?

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

How often is Union Centre Blvd inspected?

Union Centre Blvd'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 351 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Union Centre Blvd 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 Union Centre Blvd?

Union Centre Blvd has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Union Centre Blvd?

Union Centre Blvd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Union Centre Blvd and does age affect safety?

Union Centre Blvd was built in 2001, making it 25 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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