FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PIONEER TRAIL

Carrying PIONEER TRAIL over AURORA BR CHAGRIN RIVER

AURORA BR CHAGRIN RIVER, Portage, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PIONEER TRAIL

The PIONEER TRAIL bridge in Portage, Ohio carries PIONEER TRAIL over AURORA BR CHAGRIN RIVER. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 636 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 culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

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

How PIONEER TRAIL compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Ohio bridges
217
Bridges in Portage · 20 in Poor condition
PIONEER TRAIL 38.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
636 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6730329

How to read this record

PIONEER TRAIL 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 PIONEER TRAIL 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 PIONEER TRAIL?

PIONEER TRAIL in Portage, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PIONEER TRAIL inspected?

PIONEER TRAIL'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 636 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PIONEER TRAIL 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 PIONEER TRAIL?

PIONEER TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PIONEER TRAIL?

PIONEER TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PIONEER TRAIL and does age affect safety?

PIONEER TRAIL was built in 1988, making it 38 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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