FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAVE RD #259

Carrying CAVE RD #259 over STREAM

NORTH OF CR 1, Highland, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAVE RD #259

The CAVE RD #259 bridge in Highland, Ohio carries CAVE RD #259 over STREAM. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 18.5 metric tons.

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

How CAVE RD #259 compares

▼ 19.0
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Ohio bridges
245
Bridges in Highland · 5 in Poor condition
CAVE RD #259 18.5 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.1
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3632806

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CAVE RD #259 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 CAVE RD #259 against other structures in Highland 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 CAVE RD #259?

CAVE RD #259 in Highland, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CAVE RD #259 inspected?

CAVE RD #259'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 19 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAVE RD #259 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 CAVE RD #259?

CAVE RD #259 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAVE RD #259?

CAVE RD #259 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CAVE RD #259 and does age affect safety?

CAVE RD #259 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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