FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Westwoods Park Rd

Carrying Westwoods Park Rd over Trib. to silver creek

.32 miles south of SR 87, Geauga, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Westwoods Park Rd

The Westwoods Park Rd bridge in Geauga, Ohio carries Westwoods Park Rd over Trib. to silver creek. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.6 metric tons.

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

How Westwoods Park Rd compares

▼ 21.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Ohio bridges
141
Bridges in Geauga · 9 in Poor condition
Westwoods Park Rd 15.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
18.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
13.3
Essentiality /15
5.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
Local Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2830008

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

Westwoods Park 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 Westwoods Park Rd against other structures in Geauga 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 Westwoods Park Rd?

Westwoods Park Rd in Geauga, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Westwoods Park Rd inspected?

Westwoods Park 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Westwoods Park 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 Westwoods Park Rd?

Westwoods Park Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Westwoods Park Rd?

Westwoods Park Rd is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is Westwoods Park Rd and does age affect safety?

Westwoods Park Rd was built in 1999, making it 27 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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