YELLOW CRK CH 846
Carrying YELLOW CRK CH 846 over CONRAIL PENN CENTRAL R-R
0.0 MI E SR644, Columbiana, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: YELLOW CRK CH 846
The YELLOW CRK CH 846 bridge in Columbiana, Ohio carries YELLOW CRK CH 846 over CONRAIL PENN CENTRAL R-R. It was built in 1880, making it 146 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 324 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 6/9, 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 10.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How YELLOW CRK CH 846 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1880
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 32.6 m (107 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.1 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 324 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1537067
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 YELLOW CRK CH 846 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 YELLOW CRK CH 846 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 YELLOW CRK CH 846?
YELLOW CRK CH 846 in Columbiana, 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 YELLOW CRK CH 846 inspected?
YELLOW CRK CH 846'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 324 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. YELLOW CRK CH 846 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 YELLOW CRK CH 846?
YELLOW CRK CH 846 has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining YELLOW CRK CH 846?
YELLOW CRK CH 846 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is YELLOW CRK CH 846 and does age affect safety?
YELLOW CRK CH 846 was built in 1880, making it 146 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
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.
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