FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PLE CR 34

Carrying PLE CR 34 over GREEN CREEK

JUST WEST OF TR 169, Seneca, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PLE CR 34

The PLE CR 34 bridge in Seneca, Ohio carries PLE CR 34 over GREEN CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 503 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

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

How PLE CR 34 compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Ohio bridges
275
Bridges in Seneca · 4 in Poor condition
PLE CR 34 35.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.5 m (77 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
503 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7444230

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 9/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PLE CR 34 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 PLE CR 34 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 CR 34?

PLE CR 34 in Seneca, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PLE CR 34 inspected?

PLE CR 34'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 503 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLE CR 34 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PLE CR 34?

PLE CR 34 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PLE CR 34?

PLE CR 34 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PLE CR 34 and does age affect safety?

PLE CR 34 was built in 2011, making it 15 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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