FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bolen Rd

Carrying Bolen Rd over Bowling Green Run

0.4 Mi E of Swans Rd, Licking, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bolen Rd

The Bolen Rd bridge in Licking, Ohio carries Bolen Rd over Bowling Green Run. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 834 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 29.2 metric tons.

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

How Bolen Rd compares

▼ 8.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Ohio bridges
439
Bridges in Licking · 33 in Poor condition
Bolen Rd 29.2 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
834 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4538234

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, 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 Bolen Rd 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 Bolen 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 Bolen Rd?

Bolen Rd in Licking, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bolen Rd inspected?

Bolen 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 834 vehicles per day.

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

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

Bolen Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bolen Rd?

Bolen Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bolen Rd and does age affect safety?

Bolen Rd was built in 2008, making it 18 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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