FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SU0602 ELTON

Carrying SU0602 ELTON over SUGAR CREEK

0.6 MI. S. OF CR314, Stark, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SU0602 ELTON

The SU0602 ELTON bridge in Stark, Ohio carries SU0602 ELTON over SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 324 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

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

How SU0602 ELTON compares

▼ 21.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Ohio bridges
415
Bridges in Stark · 23 in Poor condition
SU0602 ELTON 16.2 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
324 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7634293

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), 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 SU0602 ELTON 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 SU0602 ELTON 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 SU0602 ELTON?

SU0602 ELTON in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SU0602 ELTON inspected?

SU0602 ELTON'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 324 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SU0602 ELTON 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 SU0602 ELTON?

SU0602 ELTON has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SU0602 ELTON?

SU0602 ELTON is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SU0602 ELTON and does age affect safety?

SU0602 ELTON was built in 1955, making it 71 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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