FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bennington Chapel

Carrying Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork

0.6 Mi E of SR 657, Licking, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bennington Chapel

The Bennington Chapel bridge in Licking, Ohio carries Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.3 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 487 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.8 metric tons.

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

How Bennington Chapel compares

▲ 14.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Ohio bridges
439
Bridges in Licking · 33 in Poor condition
Bennington Chapel 51.8 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
51.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.3 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
487 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4538021

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Bennington Chapel 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 Bennington Chapel 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 Bennington Chapel?

Bennington Chapel in Licking, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bennington Chapel inspected?

Bennington Chapel'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 487 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bennington Chapel is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Bennington Chapel?

Bennington Chapel has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bennington Chapel?

Bennington Chapel is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bennington Chapel and does age affect safety?

Bennington Chapel was built in 2001, making it 25 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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