FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GIBSON ST ARCADIA

Carrying GIBSON ST ARCADIA over JOSEPH BOLEY

0.10 MI N SR 12, Hancock, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GIBSON ST ARCADIA

The GIBSON ST ARCADIA bridge in Hancock, Ohio carries GIBSON ST ARCADIA over JOSEPH BOLEY. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 108 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure 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 9.7 metric tons.

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

How GIBSON ST ARCADIA compares

▼ 27.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Ohio bridges
357
Bridges in Hancock · 5 in Poor condition
GIBSON ST ARCADIA 9.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
108 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3261336

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

GIBSON ST ARCADIA 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 GIBSON ST ARCADIA against other structures in Hancock 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 GIBSON ST ARCADIA?

GIBSON ST ARCADIA in Hancock, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GIBSON ST ARCADIA inspected?

GIBSON ST ARCADIA'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 108 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GIBSON ST ARCADIA 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 GIBSON ST ARCADIA?

GIBSON ST ARCADIA has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GIBSON ST ARCADIA?

GIBSON ST ARCADIA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GIBSON ST ARCADIA and does age affect safety?

GIBSON ST ARCADIA was built in 1930, making it 96 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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