FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIDER RD

Carrying RIDER RD over BEEF CREEK

1.0 MI. N. JCT SR2, Ottawa, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIDER RD

The RIDER RD bridge in Ottawa, Ohio carries RIDER RD over BEEF CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 351 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.5 metric tons.

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

How RIDER RD compares

▼ 19.0
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Ohio bridges
158
Bridges in Ottawa · 2 in Poor condition
RIDER RD 18.5 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.1
Serviceability /30
12.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
351 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6233120

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

RIDER RD 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 RIDER 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 RIDER RD?

RIDER RD in Ottawa, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIDER RD inspected?

RIDER 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 351 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIDER RD 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 RIDER RD?

RIDER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIDER RD?

RIDER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RIDER RD and does age affect safety?

RIDER RD was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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