FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST GARFIELD AVEN

Carrying WEST GARFIELD AVEN over AL CREEK

920' WEST OF SR-64, Fulton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST GARFIELD AVEN

The WEST GARFIELD AVEN bridge in Fulton, Ohio carries WEST GARFIELD AVEN over AL CREEK. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.3 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,210 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

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

How WEST GARFIELD AVEN compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Ohio bridges
198
Bridges in Fulton
WEST GARFIELD AVEN 35.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.3 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2660042

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST GARFIELD AVEN 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 WEST GARFIELD AVEN 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 WEST GARFIELD AVEN?

WEST GARFIELD AVEN 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 WEST GARFIELD AVEN inspected?

WEST GARFIELD AVEN'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 1,210 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST GARFIELD AVEN 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 WEST GARFIELD AVEN?

WEST GARFIELD AVEN has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST GARFIELD AVEN?

WEST GARFIELD AVEN is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WEST GARFIELD AVEN and does age affect safety?

WEST GARFIELD AVEN was built in 2018, making it 8 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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