SHERMAN ROAD
Carrying SHERMAN ROAD over UNDER SHERMAN RD TR 91
0.92 MI E OF SR 43, Portage, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHERMAN ROAD
The SHERMAN ROAD bridge in Portage, Ohio carries SHERMAN ROAD over UNDER SHERMAN RD TR 91. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 45,695 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHERMAN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 45,695 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 6702074
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHERMAN ROAD 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 SHERMAN ROAD against other structures in Portage 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 SHERMAN ROAD?
SHERMAN ROAD in Portage, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHERMAN ROAD inspected?
SHERMAN ROAD'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 45,695 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHERMAN ROAD 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 SHERMAN ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SHERMAN ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHERMAN ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for SHERMAN ROAD in the NBI.
How old is SHERMAN ROAD and does age affect safety?
SHERMAN ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 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.
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