FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SKELTON RD

Carrying SKELTON RD over LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER

300 FT S OF GILCHRIST, Summit, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SKELTON RD

The SKELTON RD bridge in Summit, Ohio carries SKELTON RD over LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,227 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.7 metric tons.

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

How SKELTON RD compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Ohio bridges
563
Bridges in Summit · 13 in Poor condition
SKELTON RD 23.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.6
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2022
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,227 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7752083

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SKELTON RD 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 SKELTON RD against other structures in Summit 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 SKELTON RD?

SKELTON RD in Summit, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SKELTON RD inspected?

SKELTON RD'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 2,227 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SKELTON RD 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 SKELTON RD?

SKELTON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SKELTON RD?

SKELTON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SKELTON RD and does age affect safety?

SKELTON RD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.

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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