FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR118

Carrying SR118 over N FORK STILLWATER RIVER

4.94 MI. N. JCT. SR-47, Darke, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR118

The SR118 bridge in Darke, Ohio carries SR118 over N FORK STILLWATER RIVER. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,074 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How SR118 compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Ohio bridges
463
Bridges in Darke · 2 in Poor condition
SR118 32.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.7 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,074 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1901729

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR118 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 SR118 against other structures in Darke 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 SR118?

SR118 in Darke, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR118 inspected?

SR118'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 2,074 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR118 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 SR118?

SR118 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR118?

SR118 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR118 and does age affect safety?

SR118 was built in 1979, making it 47 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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