FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COVERED BRIDGE RD.

Carrying COVERED BRIDGE RD. over CREEK SPR(COV BR RD)

.04 MI NE OF MILES RD, Hamilton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COVERED BRIDGE RD.

The COVERED BRIDGE RD. bridge in Hamilton, Ohio carries COVERED BRIDGE RD. over CREEK SPR(COV BR RD). It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,295 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 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 54.4 metric tons.

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

How COVERED BRIDGE RD. compares

▲ 16.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Ohio bridges
784
Bridges in Hamilton · 12 in Poor condition
COVERED BRIDGE RD. 54.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
54.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,295 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3139778

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COVERED BRIDGE RD. 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 COVERED BRIDGE RD. 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 COVERED BRIDGE RD.?

COVERED BRIDGE RD. 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 COVERED BRIDGE RD. inspected?

COVERED BRIDGE 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 1,295 vehicles per day.

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

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

COVERED BRIDGE RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COVERED BRIDGE RD.?

COVERED BRIDGE RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COVERED BRIDGE RD. and does age affect safety?

COVERED BRIDGE RD. was built in 1981, making it 45 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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