FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIVER BEND BLVD

Carrying RIVER BEND BLVD over CUYAHOGA RIVER

RIVER BEND BLVD, Portage, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIVER BEND BLVD

The RIVER BEND BLVD bridge in Portage, Ohio carries RIVER BEND BLVD over CUYAHOGA RIVER. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 56.4 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.

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

How RIVER BEND BLVD compares

▲ 4.6
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Ohio bridges
217
Bridges in Portage · 20 in Poor condition
RIVER BEND BLVD 42.1 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.1
Essentiality /15
4.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
56.4 m (185 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6760120

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVER BEND BLVD 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 RIVER BEND BLVD 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 RIVER BEND BLVD?

RIVER BEND BLVD in Portage, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIVER BEND BLVD inspected?

RIVER BEND BLVD'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 1,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER BEND BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RIVER BEND BLVD?

RIVER BEND BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER BEND BLVD?

RIVER BEND BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RIVER BEND BLVD and does age affect safety?

RIVER BEND BLVD was built in 1998, making it 28 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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