FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Brookville Salem

Carrying Brookville Salem over Razor Run

200 FEET EAST OF SR49, Montgomery, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Brookville Salem

The Brookville Salem bridge in Montgomery, Ohio carries Brookville Salem over Razor Run. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,317 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 50.2 metric tons.

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

How Brookville Salem compares

▲ 12.7
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Ohio bridges
632
Bridges in Montgomery · 16 in Poor condition
Brookville Salem 50.2 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
50.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Last Reconstructed
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,317 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5732085

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Brookville Salem 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 Brookville Salem against other structures in Montgomery 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 Brookville Salem?

Brookville Salem in Montgomery, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Brookville Salem inspected?

Brookville Salem'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 2,317 vehicles per day.

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

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

Brookville Salem has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Brookville Salem?

Brookville Salem is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Brookville Salem and does age affect safety?

Brookville Salem was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.

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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