FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LICKERT-HARDER RD

Carrying LICKERT-HARDER RD over TURTLE CREEK

5.1 MI. N. JCT SR163, Ottawa, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LICKERT-HARDER RD

The LICKERT-HARDER RD bridge in Ottawa, Ohio carries LICKERT-HARDER RD over TURTLE CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 385 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.

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

How LICKERT-HARDER RD compares

▲ 4.6
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Ohio bridges
158
Bridges in Ottawa · 2 in Poor condition
LICKERT-HARDER RD 42.1 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
385 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6232175

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LICKERT-HARDER RD 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 LICKERT-HARDER RD 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 LICKERT-HARDER RD?

LICKERT-HARDER RD in Ottawa, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LICKERT-HARDER RD inspected?

LICKERT-HARDER RD'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 385 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LICKERT-HARDER RD 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 LICKERT-HARDER RD?

LICKERT-HARDER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LICKERT-HARDER RD?

LICKERT-HARDER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LICKERT-HARDER RD and does age affect safety?

LICKERT-HARDER RD was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.

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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