FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bridge 3B.1

Carrying Bridge 3B.1 over BLUE CREEK

0.1 MI. N. OF ROAD B, Fulton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bridge 3B.1

The Bridge 3B.1 bridge in Fulton, Ohio carries Bridge 3B.1 over BLUE CREEK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,283 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 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.6 metric tons.

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

How Bridge 3B.1 compares

▲ 24.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Ohio bridges
198
Bridges in Fulton
Bridge 3B.1 61.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,283 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2632314

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Bridge 3B.1 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 3B.1 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 3B.1?

Bridge 3B.1 in Fulton, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bridge 3B.1 inspected?

Bridge 3B.1'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 1,283 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bridge 3B.1 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 3B.1?

Bridge 3B.1 has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bridge 3B.1?

Bridge 3B.1 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bridge 3B.1 and does age affect safety?

Bridge 3B.1 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.

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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