FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C55E UNIONVILLE

Carrying C55E UNIONVILLE over BIG DARBY

2 MI NORTH OF SR 161, Union, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C55E UNIONVILLE

The C55E UNIONVILLE bridge in Union, Ohio carries C55E UNIONVILLE over BIG DARBY. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.6 meters (179 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 480 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 C55E UNIONVILLE compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Ohio bridges
221
Bridges in Union · 2 in Poor condition
C55E UNIONVILLE 38.9 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
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
1970
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
54.6 m (179 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
480 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8031169

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C55E UNIONVILLE 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 C55E UNIONVILLE against other structures in Union 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 C55E UNIONVILLE?

C55E UNIONVILLE in Union, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C55E UNIONVILLE inspected?

C55E UNIONVILLE'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 480 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C55E UNIONVILLE 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 C55E UNIONVILLE?

C55E UNIONVILLE has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C55E UNIONVILLE?

C55E UNIONVILLE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is C55E UNIONVILLE and does age affect safety?

C55E UNIONVILLE was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

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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