FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR183

Carrying SR183 over BIG SANDY CREEK

0.94 MI E OF CARROLL CO, Carroll, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR183

The SR183 bridge in Carroll, Ohio carries SR183 over BIG SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1978, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 64.6 meters (212 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,922 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.

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

How SR183 compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Ohio bridges
125
Bridges in Carroll · 6 in Poor condition
SR183 25.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.2
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
1.2
Special reductions
−0.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
25.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
1978
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
64.6 m (212 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,922 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1001299

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR183 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 SR183 against other structures in Carroll 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 SR183?

SR183 in Carroll, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR183 inspected?

SR183'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 3,922 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR183 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR183?

SR183 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR183?

SR183 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR183 and does age affect safety?

SR183 was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1978.

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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