WM HOWARD TAFT
Carrying WM HOWARD TAFT over PRIVATE TUNNEL
AT I-71 WM H TAFT OVPASS, Hamilton, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WM HOWARD TAFT
The WM HOWARD TAFT bridge in Hamilton, Ohio carries WM HOWARD TAFT over PRIVATE TUNNEL. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of other and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,863 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WM HOWARD TAFT compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Material
- Other
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,863 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3160289
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
WM HOWARD TAFT 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 WM HOWARD TAFT 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 WM HOWARD TAFT?
WM HOWARD TAFT in Hamilton, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WM HOWARD TAFT inspected?
WM HOWARD TAFT'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 5,863 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WM HOWARD TAFT 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 WM HOWARD TAFT?
WM HOWARD TAFT has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WM HOWARD TAFT?
WM HOWARD TAFT is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is WM HOWARD TAFT and does age affect safety?
WM HOWARD TAFT was built in 1900, making it 126 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.
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