FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHELDON RD CR 131

Carrying SHELDON RD CR 131 over LAKE ABRAMS DITCH

1955' E OF EASTLAND RD, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHELDON RD CR 131

The SHELDON RD CR 131 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries SHELDON RD CR 131 over LAKE ABRAMS DITCH. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,898 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 22.0 metric tons.

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

How SHELDON RD CR 131 compares

▼ 15.5
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Ohio bridges
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 55 in Poor condition
SHELDON RD CR 131 22.0 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
33.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.1
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
8.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,898 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1830996

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

SHELDON RD CR 131 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
  • Compare SHELDON RD CR 131 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 SHELDON RD CR 131?

SHELDON RD CR 131 in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHELDON RD CR 131 inspected?

SHELDON RD CR 131'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 7,898 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHELDON RD CR 131 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 SHELDON RD CR 131?

SHELDON RD CR 131 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHELDON RD CR 131?

SHELDON RD CR 131 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHELDON RD CR 131 and does age affect safety?

SHELDON RD CR 131 was built in 1934, making it 92 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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