FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD

Carrying SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD over BIG DARBY (SCIOTO DARBY)

0.15 MI WEST OF AMITY RD, Franklin, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD

The SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD bridge in Franklin, Ohio carries SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD over BIG DARBY (SCIOTO DARBY). It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 85.6 meters (281 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,541 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Ohio bridges
922
Bridges in Franklin · 12 in Poor condition
SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD 32.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
85.6 m (281 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,541 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2534851

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD 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 SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD 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 SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD?

SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD in Franklin, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD inspected?

SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD'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 11,541 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD 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 SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD?

SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD?

SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD and does age affect safety?

SCIOTO DARBY CR.RD was built in 1986, making it 40 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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