FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWNSHIP ROAD 294

Carrying TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 over MILL FORK CREEK

0.2 mile S jct CR6, Coshocton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSHIP ROAD 294

The TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 bridge in Coshocton, Ohio carries TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 over MILL FORK CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 19.4 metric tons.

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

How TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 compares

▼ 18.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Ohio bridges
186
Bridges in Coshocton · 20 in Poor condition
TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 19.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.7
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
209 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1632167

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 against other structures in Coshocton 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD 294?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 in Coshocton, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 inspected?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 294'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. TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD 294?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNSHIP ROAD 294?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 and does age affect safety?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 294 was built in 1975, making it 51 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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