FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEXINGTON RD

Carrying LEXINGTON RD over MILNERS FORK

.60 E of Ware Rd, Preble, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEXINGTON RD

The LEXINGTON RD bridge in Preble, Ohio carries LEXINGTON RD over MILNERS FORK. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,340 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

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

How LEXINGTON RD compares

▼ 21.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Ohio bridges
357
Bridges in Preble · 39 in Poor condition
LEXINGTON RD 16.2 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
8.8
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6830420

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

LEXINGTON 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 LEXINGTON RD against other structures in Preble 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 LEXINGTON RD?

LEXINGTON RD in Preble, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEXINGTON RD inspected?

LEXINGTON 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 2,340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEXINGTON 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 LEXINGTON RD?

LEXINGTON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEXINGTON RD?

LEXINGTON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LEXINGTON RD and does age affect safety?

LEXINGTON RD was built in 1910, making it 116 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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