FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WESTVILLE-LAKE 404

Carrying WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 over MAHONING RIVER

0.15 MI S T802, Columbiana, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WESTVILLE-LAKE 404

The WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 bridge in Columbiana, Ohio carries WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 over MAHONING RIVER. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,755 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

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

How WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 compares

▼ 8.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Ohio bridges
321
Bridges in Columbiana · 7 in Poor condition
WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 29.2 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.7 m (68 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,755 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1531441

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 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 WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 against other structures in Columbiana 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 WESTVILLE-LAKE 404?

WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 in Columbiana, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 inspected?

WESTVILLE-LAKE 404'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 1,755 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 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 WESTVILLE-LAKE 404?

WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WESTVILLE-LAKE 404?

WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 and does age affect safety?

WESTVILLE-LAKE 404 was built in 1928, making it 98 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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