COLUMBUS RD CR 256
Carrying COLUMBUS RD CR 256 over BEAR CREEK
1.2 MI EAST OF I-271, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COLUMBUS RD CR 256
The COLUMBUS RD CR 256 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries COLUMBUS RD CR 256 over BEAR CREEK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,100 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COLUMBUS RD CR 256 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
- 2016
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1830009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLUMBUS RD CR 256 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 COLUMBUS RD CR 256 against other structures in Cuyahoga 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 COLUMBUS RD CR 256?
COLUMBUS RD CR 256 in Cuyahoga, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COLUMBUS RD CR 256 inspected?
COLUMBUS RD CR 256'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 6,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLUMBUS RD CR 256 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 COLUMBUS RD CR 256?
COLUMBUS RD CR 256 has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COLUMBUS RD CR 256?
COLUMBUS RD CR 256 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COLUMBUS RD CR 256 and does age affect safety?
COLUMBUS RD CR 256 was built in 2016, making it 10 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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