FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Needmore Rd M0074

Carrying Needmore Rd M0074 over GREAT MIAMI RIVER

OVER GREAT MIAMI RIVER, Montgomery, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Needmore Rd M0074

The Needmore Rd M0074 bridge in Montgomery, Ohio carries Needmore Rd M0074 over GREAT MIAMI RIVER. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 120.4 meters (395 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,043 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 36.6 metric tons.

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

How Needmore Rd M0074 compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Ohio bridges
632
Bridges in Montgomery · 16 in Poor condition
Needmore Rd M0074 36.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Last Reconstructed
1996
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
120.4 m (395 ft)
Deck Width
25.3 m (83 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,043 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5770629

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Needmore Rd M0074 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 Needmore Rd M0074 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 Needmore Rd M0074?

Needmore Rd M0074 in Montgomery, 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 Needmore Rd M0074 inspected?

Needmore Rd M0074'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 21,043 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Needmore Rd M0074 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 Needmore Rd M0074?

Needmore Rd M0074 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Needmore Rd M0074?

Needmore Rd M0074 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Needmore Rd M0074 and does age affect safety?

Needmore Rd M0074 was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.

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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