FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SUMMIT ROAD

Carrying SUMMIT ROAD over AMBERLY CREEK

400' E OF READING RD, Hamilton, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SUMMIT ROAD

The SUMMIT ROAD bridge in Hamilton, Ohio carries SUMMIT ROAD over AMBERLY CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 76.2 meters (250 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How SUMMIT ROAD compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Ohio bridges
784
Bridges in Hamilton · 12 in Poor condition
SUMMIT ROAD 32.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
1977
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
76.2 m (250 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3161390

How to read this record

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

SUMMIT ROAD in Hamilton, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SUMMIT ROAD inspected?

SUMMIT 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 4,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

SUMMIT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SUMMIT ROAD?

SUMMIT ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SUMMIT ROAD and does age affect safety?

SUMMIT ROAD was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.

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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