FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VESTA 182

Carrying VESTA 182 over VESTA/E BR VERMILION RVR

0.4 MI S OF LEROY ROAD, Huron, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VESTA 182

The VESTA 182 bridge in Huron, Ohio carries VESTA 182 over VESTA/E BR VERMILION RVR. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.0 metric tons.

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

How VESTA 182 compares

▼ 24.5
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Ohio bridges
311
Bridges in Huron · 25 in Poor condition
VESTA 182 13.0 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
14.5 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
324 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3939308

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

VESTA 182 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 VESTA 182 against other structures in Huron 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 VESTA 182?

VESTA 182 in Huron, Ohio has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VESTA 182 inspected?

VESTA 182'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. VESTA 182 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 VESTA 182?

VESTA 182 has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VESTA 182?

VESTA 182 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VESTA 182 and does age affect safety?

VESTA 182 was built in 1962, making it 64 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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