FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BAYARD RD 703

Carrying BAYARD RD 703 over SANDY CREEK

0.8 MI N SR30, Columbiana, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BAYARD RD 703

The BAYARD RD 703 bridge in Columbiana, Ohio carries BAYARD RD 703 over SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 221 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 9/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How BAYARD RD 703 compares

▲ 7.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Ohio bridges
321
Bridges in Columbiana · 7 in Poor condition
BAYARD RD 703 45.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
221 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1535587

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), 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 (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BAYARD RD 703 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 BAYARD RD 703 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 BAYARD RD 703?

BAYARD RD 703 in Columbiana, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BAYARD RD 703 inspected?

BAYARD RD 703'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 221 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BAYARD RD 703 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 BAYARD RD 703?

BAYARD RD 703 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BAYARD RD 703?

BAYARD RD 703 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BAYARD RD 703 and does age affect safety?

BAYARD RD 703 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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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