FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CA1090 5TH

Carrying CA1090 5TH over BRANCH NIMISHILLEN CREEK

0.4 MI. E. OF MAHONING, Stark, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CA1090 5TH

The CA1090 5TH bridge in Stark, Ohio carries CA1090 5TH over BRANCH NIMISHILLEN CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 CA1090 5TH compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Ohio bridges
415
Bridges in Stark · 23 in Poor condition
CA1090 5TH 38.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
21.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
29.0 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7632592

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

CA1090 5TH 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 CA1090 5TH against other structures in Stark 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 CA1090 5TH?

CA1090 5TH in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CA1090 5TH inspected?

CA1090 5TH'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 700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CA1090 5TH 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 CA1090 5TH?

CA1090 5TH has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CA1090 5TH?

CA1090 5TH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CA1090 5TH and does age affect safety?

CA1090 5TH was built in 1976, making it 50 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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