FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIC-20 RUSHVILLE

Carrying RIC-20 RUSHVILLE over RUSH CR & CONRAIL (CR 77

0.3 MI W OF RUSHVILLE, Fairfield, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIC-20 RUSHVILLE

The RIC-20 RUSHVILLE bridge in Fairfield, Ohio carries RIC-20 RUSHVILLE over RUSH CR & CONRAIL (CR 77. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 244 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 25.9 metric tons.

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

How RIC-20 RUSHVILLE compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Ohio bridges
320
Bridges in Fairfield · 16 in Poor condition
RIC-20 RUSHVILLE 25.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.6
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
244 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2340208

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

RIC-20 RUSHVILLE 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 RIC-20 RUSHVILLE against other structures in Fairfield 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 RIC-20 RUSHVILLE?

RIC-20 RUSHVILLE in Fairfield, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIC-20 RUSHVILLE inspected?

RIC-20 RUSHVILLE'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 244 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIC-20 RUSHVILLE 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 RIC-20 RUSHVILLE?

RIC-20 RUSHVILLE has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIC-20 RUSHVILLE?

RIC-20 RUSHVILLE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RIC-20 RUSHVILLE and does age affect safety?

RIC-20 RUSHVILLE was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.

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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