JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY
Carrying JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY over JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY(SUB)
1.62 MI E OF LOVERS LANE, Jefferson, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY
The JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY bridge in Jefferson, Ohio carries JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY over JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY(SUB). It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 26,773 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1992
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 26,773 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4104218
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY 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 JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY against other structures in Jefferson 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 JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY?
JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY in Jefferson, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY inspected?
JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY'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 26,773 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY.
Who is responsible for maintaining JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY?
Ownership is not specified for JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY in the NBI.
How old is JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?
JOHN SCOTT HIGHWAY was built in 1992, making it 34 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.
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