FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bridge 2EF.2

Carrying Bridge 2EF.2 over SWANCREEK

0.2 MI. N. OF ROAD EF, Fulton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bridge 2EF.2

The Bridge 2EF.2 bridge in Fulton, Ohio carries Bridge 2EF.2 over SWANCREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2023, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,492 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 a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 23.7 metric tons.

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

How Bridge 2EF.2 compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Ohio bridges
198
Bridges in Fulton
Bridge 2EF.2 23.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.6
Serviceability /30
20.9
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Last Reconstructed
2023
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,492 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2632217

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Bridge 2EF.2 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 Bridge 2EF.2 against other structures in Fulton 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 Bridge 2EF.2?

Bridge 2EF.2 in Fulton, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bridge 2EF.2 inspected?

Bridge 2EF.2'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 1,492 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bridge 2EF.2 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 Bridge 2EF.2?

Bridge 2EF.2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bridge 2EF.2?

Bridge 2EF.2 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bridge 2EF.2 and does age affect safety?

Bridge 2EF.2 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2023.

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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