FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ELLIMAN RD

Carrying ELLIMAN RD over CUYAHOGA TRIBUTARY

0.5MI S OF FROST RDCH207, Portage, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ELLIMAN RD

The ELLIMAN RD bridge in Portage, Ohio carries ELLIMAN RD over CUYAHOGA TRIBUTARY. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 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 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 35.6 metric tons.

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

How ELLIMAN RD compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Ohio bridges
217
Bridges in Portage · 20 in Poor condition
ELLIMAN RD 35.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
7.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
351 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6732879

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

ELLIMAN 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 ELLIMAN RD 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 ELLIMAN RD?

ELLIMAN RD in Portage, Ohio has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ELLIMAN RD inspected?

ELLIMAN 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. ELLIMAN 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 ELLIMAN RD?

ELLIMAN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ELLIMAN RD?

ELLIMAN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ELLIMAN RD and does age affect safety?

ELLIMAN RD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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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