FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DART AVE., RAMP

Carrying DART AVE., RAMP over 179 OVER OHIO CANAL

0.40 MI N OF IR 76, Summit, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DART AVE., RAMP

The DART AVE., RAMP bridge in Summit, Ohio carries DART AVE., RAMP over 179 OVER OHIO CANAL. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,065 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 45.4 metric tons.

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

How DART AVE., RAMP compares

▲ 7.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Ohio bridges
563
Bridges in Summit · 13 in Poor condition
DART AVE., RAMP 45.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.5 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,065 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7760604

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DART AVE., RAMP 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 DART AVE., RAMP 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 DART AVE., RAMP?

DART AVE., RAMP in Summit, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DART AVE., RAMP inspected?

DART AVE., RAMP'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 17,065 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DART AVE., RAMP 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 DART AVE., RAMP?

DART AVE., RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DART AVE., RAMP?

DART AVE., RAMP is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is DART AVE., RAMP and does age affect safety?

DART AVE., RAMP was built in 1979, making it 47 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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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