FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWNSHIP ROAD 135

Carrying TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 over SILVER CREEK

.3 MI.S.OF JCT.OF S.R. 67, Hardin, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSHIP ROAD 135

The TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 bridge in Hardin, Ohio carries TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 over SILVER CREEK. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 324 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.1 metric tons.

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

How TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 compares

▲ 17.6
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Ohio bridges
276
Bridges in Hardin · 20 in Poor condition
TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 55.1 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
55.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Last Reconstructed
1977
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
324 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3347028

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 against other structures in Hardin 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD 135?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 in Hardin, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 inspected?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 135'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 324 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD 135?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNSHIP ROAD 135?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 and does age affect safety?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 135 was built in 1934, making it 92 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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