FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RARDEN-HAZELBAKER

Carrying RARDEN-HAZELBAKER over RARDEN-HAZELBAKER(BRSH C

07.88 MI. N OF SR348, Scioto, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RARDEN-HAZELBAKER

The RARDEN-HAZELBAKER bridge in Scioto, Ohio carries RARDEN-HAZELBAKER over RARDEN-HAZELBAKER(BRSH C. It was built in 1962, making it 64 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 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 419 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 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

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

How RARDEN-HAZELBAKER compares

▼ 18.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Ohio bridges
376
Bridges in Scioto · 18 in Poor condition
RARDEN-HAZELBAKER 19.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
2.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
32.6 m (107 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
419 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7332408

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

RARDEN-HAZELBAKER 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 RARDEN-HAZELBAKER 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 RARDEN-HAZELBAKER?

RARDEN-HAZELBAKER in Scioto, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RARDEN-HAZELBAKER inspected?

RARDEN-HAZELBAKER'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 419 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RARDEN-HAZELBAKER 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 RARDEN-HAZELBAKER?

RARDEN-HAZELBAKER has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RARDEN-HAZELBAKER?

RARDEN-HAZELBAKER is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RARDEN-HAZELBAKER and does age affect safety?

RARDEN-HAZELBAKER was built in 1962, making it 64 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

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