FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL

Carrying WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL over WH GRVL-MCDANL(LTL SCIOT

06.70 MI. N OF SR335, Scioto, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL

The WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL bridge in Scioto, Ohio carries WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL over WH GRVL-MCDANL(LTL SCIOT. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 96 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 9.7 metric tons.

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

How WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL compares

▼ 27.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Ohio bridges
376
Bridges in Scioto · 18 in Poor condition
WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL 9.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
9.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.2 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
96 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7330545

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL 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 WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL against other structures in Scioto 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 WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL?

WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL in Scioto, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL inspected?

WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL'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 96 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL 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 WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL?

WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL?

WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL and does age affect safety?

WH GRAVEL-MCDANIEL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.