FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLOSED-HISTORICAL

Carrying CLOSED-HISTORICAL over WB BLACK RV(CLOSED HIST)

5.25 MI. E. OF, Lorain, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: CLOSED-HISTORICAL

The CLOSED-HISTORICAL bridge in Lorain, Ohio carries CLOSED-HISTORICAL over WB BLACK RV(CLOSED HIST). It was built in 1923, making it 103 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1968, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 2/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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.

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

How CLOSED-HISTORICAL compares

366
Bridges in Lorain · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1923
Last Reconstructed
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
38.1 m (125 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4741420

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CLOSED-HISTORICAL 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 CLOSED-HISTORICAL against other structures in Lorain 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 CLOSED-HISTORICAL?

CLOSED-HISTORICAL in Lorain, Ohio has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLOSED-HISTORICAL inspected?

CLOSED-HISTORICAL'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 1,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLOSED-HISTORICAL 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 CLOSED-HISTORICAL?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CLOSED-HISTORICAL.

Who is responsible for maintaining CLOSED-HISTORICAL?

CLOSED-HISTORICAL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CLOSED-HISTORICAL and does age affect safety?

CLOSED-HISTORICAL was built in 1923, making it 103 years old and last reconstructed in 1968.

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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