FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Alex Bell C0078

Carrying Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch

400 FEET EAST OF SR 741, Montgomery, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Alex Bell C0078

The Alex Bell C0078 bridge in Montgomery, Ohio carries Alex Bell C0078 over Drainage Ditch. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,158 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.5 metric tons.

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

How Alex Bell C0078 compares

▲ 37.0
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Ohio bridges
632
Bridges in Montgomery · 16 in Poor condition
Alex Bell C0078 74.5 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
7.1
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,158 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5746477

How to read this record

Alex Bell C0078 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 Alex Bell C0078 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 Alex Bell C0078?

Alex Bell C0078 in Montgomery, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Alex Bell C0078 inspected?

Alex Bell C0078'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 17,158 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Alex Bell C0078 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 Alex Bell C0078?

Alex Bell C0078 has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Alex Bell C0078?

Alex Bell C0078 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Alex Bell C0078 and does age affect safety?

Alex Bell C0078 was built in 1968, making it 58 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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