FURNACE RD 868
Carrying FURNACE RD 868 over MIDDLE FORK LITTLE BEAVE
0.8 MI N SR30, Columbiana, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FURNACE RD 868
The FURNACE RD 868 bridge in Columbiana, Ohio carries FURNACE RD 868 over MIDDLE FORK LITTLE BEAVE. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 209 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 8/9, 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 48.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FURNACE RD 868 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
- 1952
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.6 m (71 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 209 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1537180
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 FURNACE RD 868 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 FURNACE RD 868 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 FURNACE RD 868?
FURNACE RD 868 in Columbiana, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FURNACE RD 868 inspected?
FURNACE RD 868'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 209 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FURNACE RD 868 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 FURNACE RD 868?
FURNACE RD 868 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FURNACE RD 868?
FURNACE RD 868 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FURNACE RD 868 and does age affect safety?
FURNACE RD 868 was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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