MARION-MELMORE RD
Carrying MARION-MELMORE RD over SYCAMORE CREEK
1.7 MI. S. OF SR 103, Crawford, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MARION-MELMORE RD
The MARION-MELMORE RD bridge in Crawford, Ohio carries MARION-MELMORE RD over SYCAMORE CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1966, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.3 meters (119 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 882 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MARION-MELMORE RD 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
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1966
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.3 m (119 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 882 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1733370
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
MARION-MELMORE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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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 MARION-MELMORE RD?
MARION-MELMORE RD in Crawford, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MARION-MELMORE RD inspected?
MARION-MELMORE RD'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 882 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MARION-MELMORE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MARION-MELMORE RD?
MARION-MELMORE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MARION-MELMORE RD?
MARION-MELMORE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MARION-MELMORE RD and does age affect safety?
MARION-MELMORE RD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1966.
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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