FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

THO TR 136

Carrying THO TR 136 over ZEIGLER DITCH

.37 MI E OF CR27, Seneca, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: THO TR 136

The THO TR 136 bridge in Seneca, Ohio carries THO TR 136 over ZEIGLER DITCH. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

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

How THO TR 136 compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Ohio bridges
275
Bridges in Seneca · 4 in Poor condition
THO TR 136 25.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1985
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
96 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7450125

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THO TR 136 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 THO TR 136 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 THO TR 136?

THO TR 136 in Seneca, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is THO TR 136 inspected?

THO TR 136'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. THO TR 136 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 THO TR 136?

THO TR 136 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining THO TR 136?

THO TR 136 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is THO TR 136 and does age affect safety?

THO TR 136 was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.

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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