FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 248

Carrying SR 248 over SPICER CREEK

4.7M E OF JCT SR 7, Meigs, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 248

The SR 248 bridge in Meigs, Ohio carries SR 248 over SPICER CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 978 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How SR 248 compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Ohio bridges
207
Bridges in Meigs · 6 in Poor condition
SR 248 22.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
978 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5302641

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 248 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 SR 248 against other structures in Meigs 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 SR 248?

SR 248 in Meigs, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 248 inspected?

SR 248'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 978 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 248 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 SR 248?

SR 248 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 248?

SR 248 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 248 and does age affect safety?

SR 248 was built in 1954, making it 72 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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