FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CONCORD FAIRHAVEN

Carrying CONCORD FAIRHAVEN over FOUR MILE CREEK

.30 S OF CH 45, Preble, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CONCORD FAIRHAVEN

The CONCORD FAIRHAVEN bridge in Preble, Ohio carries CONCORD FAIRHAVEN over FOUR MILE CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 351 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 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 25.9 metric tons.

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

How CONCORD FAIRHAVEN compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Ohio bridges
357
Bridges in Preble · 39 in Poor condition
CONCORD FAIRHAVEN 25.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
29.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.6
Serviceability /30
5.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.3 m (83 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
351 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6841333

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 fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CONCORD FAIRHAVEN 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 CONCORD FAIRHAVEN 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 CONCORD FAIRHAVEN?

CONCORD FAIRHAVEN in Preble, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CONCORD FAIRHAVEN inspected?

CONCORD FAIRHAVEN'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 351 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CONCORD FAIRHAVEN 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 CONCORD FAIRHAVEN?

CONCORD FAIRHAVEN has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CONCORD FAIRHAVEN?

CONCORD FAIRHAVEN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CONCORD FAIRHAVEN and does age affect safety?

CONCORD FAIRHAVEN was built in 1955, making it 71 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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