LEX-SPRINGMILL NB
Carrying LEX-SPRINGMILL NB over CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORP
0.32 MI N OF SR430, Richland, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LEX-SPRINGMILL NB
The LEX-SPRINGMILL NB bridge in Richland, Ohio carries LEX-SPRINGMILL NB over CONSOLIDATED RAIL CORP. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,143 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LEX-SPRINGMILL NB compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 45.1 m (148 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,143 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7064683
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEX-SPRINGMILL NB 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 LEX-SPRINGMILL NB 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 LEX-SPRINGMILL NB?
LEX-SPRINGMILL NB in Richland, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LEX-SPRINGMILL NB inspected?
LEX-SPRINGMILL NB'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 19,143 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEX-SPRINGMILL NB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LEX-SPRINGMILL NB?
LEX-SPRINGMILL NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LEX-SPRINGMILL NB?
LEX-SPRINGMILL NB is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LEX-SPRINGMILL NB and does age affect safety?
LEX-SPRINGMILL NB was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
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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