FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WESTBOUND SR 16

Carrying WESTBOUND SR 16 over CR 38 UNDER WB SR 16

3.7 MI E OF LIC CO. LINE, Muskingum, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: WESTBOUND SR 16

The WESTBOUND SR 16 bridge in Muskingum, Ohio carries WESTBOUND SR 16 over CR 38 UNDER WB SR 16. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 93 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How WESTBOUND SR 16 compares

363
Bridges in Muskingum · 36 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.9
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
93 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6000215

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESTBOUND SR 16 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 WESTBOUND SR 16 against other structures in Muskingum 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 WESTBOUND SR 16?

WESTBOUND SR 16 in Muskingum, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WESTBOUND SR 16 inspected?

WESTBOUND SR 16'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 93 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESTBOUND SR 16 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WESTBOUND SR 16?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for WESTBOUND SR 16.

Who is responsible for maintaining WESTBOUND SR 16?

Ownership is not specified for WESTBOUND SR 16 in the NBI.

How old is WESTBOUND SR 16 and does age affect safety?

WESTBOUND SR 16 was built in 2000, making it 26 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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