OLD 344 414A
Carrying OLD 344 414A over EAST BRANCH CHERRY VALLE
0.2 MI S SR344, Columbiana, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD 344 414A
The OLD 344 414A bridge in Columbiana, Ohio carries OLD 344 414A over EAST BRANCH CHERRY VALLE. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,114 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD 344 414A 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
- 1961
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,114 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1539647
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD 344 414A 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD 344 414A?
OLD 344 414A in Columbiana, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD 344 414A inspected?
OLD 344 414A'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 1,114 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD 344 414A 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 OLD 344 414A?
OLD 344 414A has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD 344 414A?
OLD 344 414A is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD 344 414A and does age affect safety?
OLD 344 414A was built in 1961, making it 65 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.
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