FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ERVIN ROAD

Carrying ERVIN ROAD over TOWN CREEK

0.1 MILE EAST OF SR 127, Van Wert, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ERVIN ROAD

The ERVIN ROAD bridge in Van Wert, Ohio carries ERVIN ROAD over TOWN CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,301 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 51.8 metric tons.

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

How ERVIN ROAD compares

▲ 14.3
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Ohio bridges
317
Bridges in Van Wert
ERVIN ROAD 51.8 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.8 m (88 ft)
Deck Width
15.3 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,301 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8160201

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ERVIN ROAD 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 ERVIN ROAD against other structures in Van Wert 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 ERVIN ROAD?

ERVIN ROAD in Van Wert, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ERVIN ROAD inspected?

ERVIN ROAD'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 5,301 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ERVIN ROAD 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 ERVIN ROAD?

ERVIN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ERVIN ROAD?

ERVIN ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ERVIN ROAD and does age affect safety?

ERVIN ROAD was built in 2004, making it 22 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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