FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RACE ROAD

Carrying RACE ROAD over BRANCH OF TAYLOR CREEK

1.5 MI N OF BRIDGETOWN RD, Hamilton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RACE ROAD

The RACE ROAD bridge in Hamilton, Ohio carries RACE ROAD over BRANCH OF TAYLOR CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,451 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 49.9 metric tons.

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

How RACE ROAD compares

▲ 12.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Ohio bridges
784
Bridges in Hamilton · 12 in Poor condition
RACE ROAD 49.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,451 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3131343

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RACE 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 RACE 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 RACE ROAD?

RACE ROAD in Hamilton, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RACE ROAD inspected?

RACE 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 10,451 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RACE ROAD 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 RACE ROAD?

RACE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RACE ROAD?

RACE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RACE ROAD and does age affect safety?

RACE ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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