FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19

Carrying FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 over CHAGRIN RIVER

.256 MI E OF CHGRN RVR RD, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19

The FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 over CHAGRIN RIVER. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 73.5 meters (241 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,813 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 21.4 metric tons.

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

How FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 compares

▼ 16.1
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
FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 21.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.1
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
73.5 m (241 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,813 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1831038

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 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 FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 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 FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19?

FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 in Cuyahoga, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 inspected?

FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19'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 3,813 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 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 FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19?

FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19?

FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 and does age affect safety?

FAIRMOUNT BLVD C19 was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

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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