FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOUNDRY HILL 740

Carrying FOUNDRY HILL 740 over NO NAME

1.2 MI N T843, Columbiana, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOUNDRY HILL 740

The FOUNDRY HILL 740 bridge in Columbiana, Ohio carries FOUNDRY HILL 740 over NO NAME. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 67 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

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

How FOUNDRY HILL 740 compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Ohio bridges
321
Bridges in Columbiana · 7 in Poor condition
FOUNDRY HILL 740 38.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1927
Last Reconstructed
1973
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
67 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1535935

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FOUNDRY HILL 740 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 FOUNDRY HILL 740 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 FOUNDRY HILL 740?

FOUNDRY HILL 740 in Columbiana, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOUNDRY HILL 740 inspected?

FOUNDRY HILL 740'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 67 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOUNDRY HILL 740 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 FOUNDRY HILL 740?

FOUNDRY HILL 740 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOUNDRY HILL 740?

FOUNDRY HILL 740 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FOUNDRY HILL 740 and does age affect safety?

FOUNDRY HILL 740 was built in 1927, making it 99 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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