FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 186 BRIDGE RD

Carrying TR 186 BRIDGE RD over WILLS CREEK

0.1 MI S SR 541, Guernsey, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: TR 186 BRIDGE RD

The TR 186 BRIDGE RD bridge in Guernsey, Ohio carries TR 186 BRIDGE RD over WILLS CREEK. It was built in 1894, making it 132 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 49.4 meters (162 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 5/9. 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.

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

How TR 186 BRIDGE RD compares

350
Bridges in Guernsey · 32 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
12.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1894
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
49.4 m (162 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
3031705

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 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

TR 186 BRIDGE 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 TR 186 BRIDGE RD against other structures in Guernsey 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 TR 186 BRIDGE RD?

TR 186 BRIDGE RD in Guernsey, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 186 BRIDGE RD inspected?

TR 186 BRIDGE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 186 BRIDGE 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 TR 186 BRIDGE RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for TR 186 BRIDGE RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 186 BRIDGE RD?

TR 186 BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TR 186 BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

TR 186 BRIDGE RD was built in 1894, making it 132 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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