FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD

Carrying LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD over BLUE ROCK CREEK

.99 MI NE OF THOMPSON RD, Hamilton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD

The LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD bridge in Hamilton, Ohio carries LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD over BLUE ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 797 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.1 metric tons.

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

How LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD compares

▼ 7.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Ohio bridges
784
Bridges in Hamilton · 12 in Poor condition
LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD 30.1 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.9
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
19.2 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
797 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3130975

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD 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 LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD against other structures in Hamilton 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 LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD?

LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD in Hamilton, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD inspected?

LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD'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 797 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD?

LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD?

LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

LOCKWOOD HILL ROAD was built in 1956, making it 70 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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