FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PLYLEYS LANE

Carrying PLYLEYS LANE over NORTH FORK OF PAINT CR.

.70MI N OF POLK HOLLOW RD, Ross, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PLYLEYS LANE

The PLYLEYS LANE bridge in Ross, Ohio carries PLYLEYS LANE over NORTH FORK OF PAINT CR.. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 48.4 meters (159 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 674 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 7/9. 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 48.0 metric tons.

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

How PLYLEYS LANE compares

▲ 10.5
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Ohio bridges
356
Bridges in Ross · 28 in Poor condition
PLYLEYS LANE 48.0 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
48.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
48.4 m (159 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
674 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7139578

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 PLYLEYS LANE 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 PLYLEYS LANE against other structures in Ross 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 PLYLEYS LANE?

PLYLEYS LANE in Ross, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PLYLEYS LANE inspected?

PLYLEYS LANE'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 674 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLYLEYS LANE 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 PLYLEYS LANE?

PLYLEYS LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PLYLEYS LANE?

PLYLEYS LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PLYLEYS LANE and does age affect safety?

PLYLEYS LANE was built in 1991, making it 35 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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