FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAKEFIELD CREEK

Carrying WAKEFIELD CREEK over STREAM - FLOWS SOUTH

1000 FEET WEST OF CH295, Trumbull, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAKEFIELD CREEK

The WAKEFIELD CREEK bridge in Trumbull, Ohio carries WAKEFIELD CREEK over STREAM - FLOWS SOUTH. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 209 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 4/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. 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 WAKEFIELD CREEK compares

▼ 21.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Ohio bridges
383
Bridges in Trumbull · 39 in Poor condition
WAKEFIELD CREEK 16.2 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
8.8
Serviceability /30
21.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
209 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7845197

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

WAKEFIELD CREEK is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WAKEFIELD CREEK against other structures in Trumbull 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 WAKEFIELD CREEK?

WAKEFIELD CREEK in Trumbull, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAKEFIELD CREEK inspected?

WAKEFIELD CREEK'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 209 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for WAKEFIELD CREEK?

WAKEFIELD CREEK has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAKEFIELD CREEK?

WAKEFIELD CREEK is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WAKEFIELD CREEK and does age affect safety?

WAKEFIELD CREEK was built in 1970, making it 56 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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