T-274 MCELROY RD
Carrying T-274 MCELROY RD over UNDER TH274 (MCELROY RD)
.34 MILES EAST OF US 42, Richland, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: T-274 MCELROY RD
The T-274 MCELROY RD bridge in Richland, Ohio carries T-274 MCELROY RD over UNDER TH274 (MCELROY RD). It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 23,860 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How T-274 MCELROY 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
- 1971
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,860 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7001479
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether T-274 MCELROY 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 T-274 MCELROY RD against other structures in Richland 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 T-274 MCELROY RD?
T-274 MCELROY RD in Richland, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is T-274 MCELROY RD inspected?
T-274 MCELROY 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 23,860 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. T-274 MCELROY RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for T-274 MCELROY RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for T-274 MCELROY RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining T-274 MCELROY RD?
Ownership is not specified for T-274 MCELROY RD in the NBI.
How old is T-274 MCELROY RD and does age affect safety?
T-274 MCELROY RD was built in 1971, making it 55 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.
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