ALEXANDER STREET
Carrying ALEXANDER STREET over CONRAIL&IND ACCESS RD
0.2 mi W of N 4th, Jefferson, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALEXANDER STREET
The ALEXANDER STREET bridge in Jefferson, Ohio carries ALEXANDER STREET over CONRAIL&IND ACCESS RD. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.7 meters (186 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,829 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALEXANDER STREET 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1967
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 56.7 m (186 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,829 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4163427
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
ALEXANDER STREET 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 ALEXANDER STREET 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 ALEXANDER STREET?
ALEXANDER STREET in Jefferson, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ALEXANDER STREET inspected?
ALEXANDER STREET'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 2,829 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALEXANDER STREET 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 ALEXANDER STREET?
ALEXANDER STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALEXANDER STREET?
ALEXANDER STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ALEXANDER STREET and does age affect safety?
ALEXANDER STREET was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.
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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