FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PL2303 55TH

Carrying PL2303 55TH over E BR NIMISHILLEN CREEK

0.1 MI. W. OF CR170, Stark, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PL2303 55TH

The PL2303 55TH bridge in Stark, Ohio carries PL2303 55TH over E BR NIMISHILLEN CREEK. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,924 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 PL2303 55TH 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
PL2303 55TH 38.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
15.7 m (52 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,924 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7636113

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 good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PL2303 55TH 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 PL2303 55TH 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 PL2303 55TH?

PL2303 55TH in Stark, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PL2303 55TH inspected?

PL2303 55TH'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 5,924 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PL2303 55TH is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PL2303 55TH?

PL2303 55TH has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PL2303 55TH?

PL2303 55TH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PL2303 55TH and does age affect safety?

PL2303 55TH was built in 2014, making it 12 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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