FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N MAIN ST CR 264

Carrying N MAIN ST CR 264 over BRANCH CHAGRIN RIVER

205' NORTH OF FRANKLIN ST, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N MAIN ST CR 264

The N MAIN ST CR 264 bridge in Cuyahoga, Ohio carries N MAIN ST CR 264 over BRANCH CHAGRIN RIVER. It was built in 1857, making it 169 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 35.1 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,070 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 superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.

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

How N MAIN ST CR 264 compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Ohio bridges
871
Bridges in Cuyahoga · 55 in Poor condition
N MAIN ST CR 264 30.5 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
30.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1857
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
35.1 m (115 ft)
Deck Width
25.1 m (82 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,070 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1832581

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

N MAIN ST CR 264 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 N MAIN ST CR 264 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 N MAIN ST CR 264?

N MAIN ST CR 264 in Cuyahoga, Ohio, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N MAIN ST CR 264 inspected?

N MAIN ST CR 264'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 7,070 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N MAIN ST CR 264 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 N MAIN ST CR 264?

N MAIN ST CR 264 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N MAIN ST CR 264?

N MAIN ST CR 264 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N MAIN ST CR 264 and does age affect safety?

N MAIN ST CR 264 was built in 1857, making it 169 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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