FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Wards Corner Road

Carrying Wards Corner Road over CREEK

Wards Corner Road, Clermont, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Wards Corner Road

The Wards Corner Road bridge in Clermont, Ohio carries Wards Corner Road over CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,668 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How Wards Corner Road compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Ohio bridges
319
Bridges in Clermont · 26 in Poor condition
Wards Corner Road 31.8 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
9.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1973
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,668 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1358227

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Wards Corner Road 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 Wards Corner Road against other structures in Clermont 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 Wards Corner Road?

Wards Corner Road in Clermont, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Wards Corner Road inspected?

Wards Corner Road'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 9,668 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Wards Corner Road 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 Wards Corner Road?

Wards Corner Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Wards Corner Road?

Wards Corner Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Wards Corner Road and does age affect safety?

Wards Corner Road was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.

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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