FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ODNR FISHING ACCES

Carrying ODNR FISHING ACCES over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR

.25MI.S.CR.135-BAYSHORERD, Ottawa, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ODNR FISHING ACCES

The ODNR FISHING ACCES bridge in Ottawa, Ohio carries ODNR FISHING ACCES over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.7 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How ODNR FISHING ACCES compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Ohio bridges
158
Bridges in Ottawa · 2 in Poor condition
ODNR FISHING ACCES 32.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
19.9
Essentiality /15
4.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.7 m (94 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
1,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6226159

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ODNR FISHING ACCES 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 ODNR FISHING ACCES against other structures in Ottawa 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 ODNR FISHING ACCES?

ODNR FISHING ACCES in Ottawa, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ODNR FISHING ACCES inspected?

ODNR FISHING ACCES'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 1,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ODNR FISHING ACCES 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 ODNR FISHING ACCES?

ODNR FISHING ACCES has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ODNR FISHING ACCES?

ODNR FISHING ACCES is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is ODNR FISHING ACCES and does age affect safety?

ODNR FISHING ACCES was built in 1994, making it 32 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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