JA1366 WHIPPLE
Carrying JA1366 WHIPPLE over ZIMBER DITCH
0.2 MI. N. OF CR98, Stark, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JA1366 WHIPPLE
The JA1366 WHIPPLE bridge in Stark, Ohio carries JA1366 WHIPPLE over ZIMBER DITCH. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JA1366 WHIPPLE compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7630018
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 JA1366 WHIPPLE 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 JA1366 WHIPPLE against other structures in Stark and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
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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 JA1366 WHIPPLE?
JA1366 WHIPPLE in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JA1366 WHIPPLE inspected?
JA1366 WHIPPLE'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 19,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JA1366 WHIPPLE 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 JA1366 WHIPPLE?
JA1366 WHIPPLE has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JA1366 WHIPPLE?
JA1366 WHIPPLE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is JA1366 WHIPPLE and does age affect safety?
JA1366 WHIPPLE was built in 1980, making it 46 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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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