FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRANKLIN-TRENTON

Carrying FRANKLIN-TRENTON over DRY RUN

0.77 mi E of TR 108, Warren, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRANKLIN-TRENTON

The FRANKLIN-TRENTON bridge in Warren, Ohio carries FRANKLIN-TRENTON over DRY RUN. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,573 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

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

How FRANKLIN-TRENTON compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Ohio bridges
336
Bridges in Warren · 18 in Poor condition
FRANKLIN-TRENTON 35.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,573 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8334390

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

FRANKLIN-TRENTON 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 FRANKLIN-TRENTON against other structures in Warren 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 FRANKLIN-TRENTON?

FRANKLIN-TRENTON in Warren, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRANKLIN-TRENTON inspected?

FRANKLIN-TRENTON'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 4,573 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRANKLIN-TRENTON 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 FRANKLIN-TRENTON?

FRANKLIN-TRENTON has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRANKLIN-TRENTON?

FRANKLIN-TRENTON is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FRANKLIN-TRENTON and does age affect safety?

FRANKLIN-TRENTON was built in 1981, making it 45 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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