FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR53 BERG-SOMERSET

Carrying CR53 BERG-SOMERSET over YELLOW CREEK

8.52MI.E.OF SR164, Jefferson, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR53 BERG-SOMERSET

The CR53 BERG-SOMERSET bridge in Jefferson, Ohio carries CR53 BERG-SOMERSET over YELLOW CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 207 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

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

How CR53 BERG-SOMERSET compares

▼ 8.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Ohio bridges
226
Bridges in Jefferson · 17 in Poor condition
CR53 BERG-SOMERSET 29.2 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.2 m (99 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
207 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4130324

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR53 BERG-SOMERSET 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 CR53 BERG-SOMERSET 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 CR53 BERG-SOMERSET?

CR53 BERG-SOMERSET in Jefferson, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR53 BERG-SOMERSET inspected?

CR53 BERG-SOMERSET'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 207 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR53 BERG-SOMERSET 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 CR53 BERG-SOMERSET?

CR53 BERG-SOMERSET has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR53 BERG-SOMERSET?

CR53 BERG-SOMERSET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR53 BERG-SOMERSET and does age affect safety?

CR53 BERG-SOMERSET was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.

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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