BRUBAKER RD;
Carrying BRUBAKER RD; over SAMS CREEK
.60 MI.W. OF SR 122, Preble, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRUBAKER RD;
The BRUBAKER RD; bridge in Preble, Ohio carries BRUBAKER RD; over SAMS CREEK. It was built in 1887, making it 139 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 26.5 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 8/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 9.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRUBAKER RD; compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1887
- Last Reconstructed
- 2005
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 26.5 m (87 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 6832377
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
BRUBAKER 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 BRUBAKER 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 BRUBAKER RD;?
BRUBAKER RD; in Preble, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRUBAKER RD; inspected?
BRUBAKER 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 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRUBAKER 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 BRUBAKER RD;?
BRUBAKER RD; has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRUBAKER RD;?
BRUBAKER RD; is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BRUBAKER RD; and does age affect safety?
BRUBAKER RD; was built in 1887, making it 139 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.
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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