FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Kennedy Ave

Carrying Kennedy Ave over RR

N of Woodford, Hamilton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Kennedy Ave

The Kennedy Ave bridge in Hamilton, Ohio carries Kennedy Ave over RR. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.5 meters (143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,440 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 35.6 metric tons.

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

How Kennedy Ave compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Ohio bridges
784
Bridges in Hamilton · 12 in Poor condition
Kennedy Ave 35.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
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
2021
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.5 m (143 ft)
Deck Width
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,440 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3136672

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Kennedy Ave 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 Kennedy Ave 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 Kennedy Ave?

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

How often is Kennedy Ave inspected?

Kennedy Ave'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 3,440 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Kennedy Ave 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 Kennedy Ave?

Kennedy Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Kennedy Ave?

Kennedy Ave is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Kennedy Ave and does age affect safety?

Kennedy Ave was built in 2021, making it 5 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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