FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Northridge Rd

Carrying Northridge Rd over Lobdell Creek

1.6 Mi N of SR 37, Licking, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Northridge Rd

The Northridge Rd bridge in Licking, Ohio carries Northridge Rd over Lobdell Creek. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.4 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,109 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.3 metric tons.

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

How Northridge Rd compares

▲ 20.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Ohio bridges
439
Bridges in Licking · 33 in Poor condition
Northridge Rd 58.3 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
13.3
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
58.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.4 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,109 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4536576

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

Northridge Rd 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 Northridge Rd against other structures in Licking 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 Northridge Rd?

Northridge Rd in Licking, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Northridge Rd inspected?

Northridge Rd'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 2,109 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Northridge Rd 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 Northridge Rd?

Northridge Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Northridge Rd?

Northridge Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Northridge Rd and does age affect safety?

Northridge Rd was built in 1991, making it 35 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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