FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GEORGETOWN VERONA

Carrying GEORGETOWN VERONA over TWIN CREEK

JUST E OF YOHE RD, Preble, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GEORGETOWN VERONA

The GEORGETOWN VERONA bridge in Preble, Ohio carries GEORGETOWN VERONA over TWIN CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 490 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

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

How GEORGETOWN VERONA compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Ohio bridges
357
Bridges in Preble · 39 in Poor condition
GEORGETOWN VERONA 38.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
490 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6837182

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

GEORGETOWN VERONA 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 GEORGETOWN VERONA 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 GEORGETOWN VERONA?

GEORGETOWN VERONA in Preble, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GEORGETOWN VERONA inspected?

GEORGETOWN VERONA'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 490 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GEORGETOWN VERONA 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 GEORGETOWN VERONA?

GEORGETOWN VERONA has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GEORGETOWN VERONA?

GEORGETOWN VERONA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GEORGETOWN VERONA and does age affect safety?

GEORGETOWN VERONA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.

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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