FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 38

Carrying CR 38 over S FORK MIAMI RIVER

.03 M S OF CR 98, Logan, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 38

The CR 38 bridge in Logan, Ohio carries CR 38 over S FORK MIAMI RIVER. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 643 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. 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 9.7 metric tons.

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

How CR 38 compares

▼ 27.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Ohio bridges
281
Bridges in Logan · 3 in Poor condition
CR 38 9.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.8
Serviceability /30
7.5
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
9.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
32.3 m (106 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
643 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4633431

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 38 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 CR 38 against other structures in Logan 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 CR 38?

CR 38 in Logan, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 38 inspected?

CR 38'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 643 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 38 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 CR 38?

CR 38 has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 38?

CR 38 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 38 and does age affect safety?

CR 38 was built in 1900, making it 126 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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