FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MA0528 PONTIUS

Carrying MA0528 PONTIUS over STARK PORTAGE DITCH

0.1 MI. E. OF TR36, Stark, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MA0528 PONTIUS

The MA0528 PONTIUS bridge in Stark, Ohio carries MA0528 PONTIUS over STARK PORTAGE DITCH. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 755 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 55.1 metric tons.

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

How MA0528 PONTIUS compares

▲ 17.6
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Ohio bridges
415
Bridges in Stark · 23 in Poor condition
MA0528 PONTIUS 55.1 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
18.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
55.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
755 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7633610

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MA0528 PONTIUS 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 MA0528 PONTIUS 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 MA0528 PONTIUS?

MA0528 PONTIUS in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MA0528 PONTIUS inspected?

MA0528 PONTIUS'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 755 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MA0528 PONTIUS 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 MA0528 PONTIUS?

MA0528 PONTIUS has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MA0528 PONTIUS?

MA0528 PONTIUS is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MA0528 PONTIUS and does age affect safety?

MA0528 PONTIUS was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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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