WATKINS RD MR-2174
Carrying WATKINS RD MR-2174 over WATKINS RD MR2174
0.19 MI E OF SR270, Franklin, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WATKINS RD MR-2174
The WATKINS RD MR-2174 bridge in Franklin, Ohio carries WATKINS RD MR-2174 over WATKINS RD MR2174. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 45,581 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WATKINS RD MR-2174 compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 45,581 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2501899
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WATKINS RD MR-2174 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 WATKINS RD MR-2174 against other structures in Franklin 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 WATKINS RD MR-2174?
WATKINS RD MR-2174 in Franklin, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WATKINS RD MR-2174 inspected?
WATKINS RD MR-2174'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 45,581 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WATKINS RD MR-2174 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WATKINS RD MR-2174?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WATKINS RD MR-2174.
Who is responsible for maintaining WATKINS RD MR-2174?
Ownership is not specified for WATKINS RD MR-2174 in the NBI.
How old is WATKINS RD MR-2174 and does age affect safety?
WATKINS RD MR-2174 was built in 1969, making it 57 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.
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