YALE RD.-CH55D
Carrying YALE RD.-CH55D over KALE CREEK STREAM
0.3 MI. E. OF SR 225, Portage, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: YALE RD.-CH55D
The YALE RD.-CH55D bridge in Portage, Ohio carries YALE RD.-CH55D over KALE CREEK STREAM. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 141 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. 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 48.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How YALE RD.-CH55D compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 141 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 6735800
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
YALE RD.-CH55D 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 YALE RD.-CH55D 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 YALE RD.-CH55D?
YALE RD.-CH55D in Portage, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is YALE RD.-CH55D inspected?
YALE RD.-CH55D'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 141 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. YALE RD.-CH55D 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 YALE RD.-CH55D?
YALE RD.-CH55D has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining YALE RD.-CH55D?
YALE RD.-CH55D is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is YALE RD.-CH55D and does age affect safety?
YALE RD.-CH55D was built in 1981, making it 45 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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