FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWNSHIP RD 218

Carrying TOWNSHIP RD 218 over CRABILL RD O NF LT MIAMI

1/3 MILE S MITCHELL RD, Clark, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSHIP RD 218

The TOWNSHIP RD 218 bridge in Clark, Ohio carries TOWNSHIP RD 218 over CRABILL RD O NF LT MIAMI. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,057 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.8 metric tons.

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

How TOWNSHIP RD 218 compares

▲ 14.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Ohio bridges
340
Bridges in Clark
TOWNSHIP RD 218 51.8 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,057 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1246844

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, 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 TOWNSHIP RD 218 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 TOWNSHIP RD 218 against other structures in Clark 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 TOWNSHIP RD 218?

TOWNSHIP RD 218 in Clark, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWNSHIP RD 218 inspected?

TOWNSHIP RD 218'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 1,057 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWNSHIP RD 218 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 TOWNSHIP RD 218?

TOWNSHIP RD 218 has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNSHIP RD 218?

TOWNSHIP RD 218 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWNSHIP RD 218 and does age affect safety?

TOWNSHIP RD 218 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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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