FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOEL RD

Carrying HOEL RD over RUSH RUN

.40 MI. N.OF SR 744, Preble, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOEL RD

The HOEL RD bridge in Preble, Ohio carries HOEL RD over RUSH RUN. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 301 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 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 35.6 metric tons.

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

How HOEL RD compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Ohio bridges
357
Bridges in Preble · 39 in Poor condition
HOEL RD 35.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1922
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
301 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6835651

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOEL RD 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 HOEL 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 HOEL RD?

HOEL RD in Preble, 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 HOEL RD inspected?

HOEL 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 301 vehicles per day.

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

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

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

Who is responsible for maintaining HOEL RD?

HOEL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOEL RD and does age affect safety?

HOEL RD was built in 1922, making it 104 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

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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