FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

T250 CHERRY RIDGE

Carrying T250 CHERRY RIDGE over M. BR. SHADE RIVER

0.874 MILE NE OF T83, Meigs, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: T250 CHERRY RIDGE

The T250 CHERRY RIDGE bridge in Meigs, Ohio carries T250 CHERRY RIDGE over M. BR. SHADE RIVER. It was built in 1970, making it 56 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 150 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 7/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 19.4 metric tons.

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

How T250 CHERRY RIDGE compares

▼ 18.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Ohio bridges
207
Bridges in Meigs · 6 in Poor condition
T250 CHERRY RIDGE 19.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.7
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5337569

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T250 CHERRY RIDGE 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 T250 CHERRY RIDGE 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 T250 CHERRY RIDGE?

T250 CHERRY RIDGE in Meigs, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is T250 CHERRY RIDGE inspected?

T250 CHERRY RIDGE'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T250 CHERRY RIDGE 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 T250 CHERRY RIDGE?

T250 CHERRY RIDGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining T250 CHERRY RIDGE?

T250 CHERRY RIDGE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is T250 CHERRY RIDGE and does age affect safety?

T250 CHERRY RIDGE was built in 1970, making it 56 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.