FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FALKNOR

Carrying FALKNOR over STILLWATER RIVER

0.04 E OF TR76, Miami, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FALKNOR

The FALKNOR bridge in Miami, Ohio carries FALKNOR over STILLWATER RIVER. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 71.3 meters (234 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 485 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How FALKNOR compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Ohio bridges
315
Bridges in Miami · 22 in Poor condition
FALKNOR 32.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 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 Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
71.3 m (234 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
485 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5533872

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 FALKNOR 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 FALKNOR against other structures in Miami 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 FALKNOR?

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

How often is FALKNOR inspected?

FALKNOR'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 485 vehicles per day.

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

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

FALKNOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FALKNOR?

FALKNOR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FALKNOR and does age affect safety?

FALKNOR 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

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