PLE TR 143
Carrying PLE TR 143 over SANDUSKY RIVER "CLOSED"
.18 MI E OF SR 53, Seneca, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PLE TR 143
The PLE TR 143 bridge in Seneca, Ohio carries PLE TR 143 over SANDUSKY RIVER "CLOSED". It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 62.2 meters (204 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 3/9. 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.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PLE TR 143 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1914
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 62.2 m (204 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 7444060
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
PLE TR 143 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 PLE TR 143 against other structures in Seneca 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 PLE TR 143?
PLE TR 143 in Seneca, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PLE TR 143 inspected?
PLE TR 143's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLE TR 143 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 PLE TR 143?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PLE TR 143.
Who is responsible for maintaining PLE TR 143?
PLE TR 143 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PLE TR 143 and does age affect safety?
PLE TR 143 was built in 1914, making it 112 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
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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