State profile · Below national median SD

Ohio bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Ohio — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

26,753
Public bridges
50.3%
Good condition
4.5%
Poor condition
4.5%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

26,753

Public highway bridges in Ohio

Good Condition

50.3%

13,446 bridges rated 7-9

0.3pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

4.5%

1,214 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

4.5%

1,214 bridges flagged for repair priority

-2.5pp vs national avg 7.0%

Ohio vs national bridge condition

Ohio — Good condition share 50.3%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Ohio — Structurally deficient share 15.1%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Ohio (FHWA NBI)

Ohio50.25978394946361%28.576234440997272%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Ohio (FHWA NBI)

Counties (88)

Adams 184 Allen 367 Ashland 283 Ashtabula 305 Athens 309 Auglaize 321 Belmont 310 Brown 223 Butler 377 Carroll 125 Champaign 192 Clark 340 Clermont 319 Clinton 209 Columbiana 321 Coshocton 186 Crawford 221 Cuyahoga 871 Darke 463 Defiance 158 Delaware 268 Erie 225 Fairfield 320 Fayette 241 Franklin 922 Fulton 198 Gallia 237 Geauga 141 Greene 344 Guernsey 350 Hamilton 784 Hancock 357 Hardin 276 Harrison 140 Henry 265 Highland 245 Hocking 293 Holmes 208 Huron 311 Jackson 257 Jefferson 226 Knox 274 Lake 210 Lawrence 249 Licking 439 Logan 281 Lorain 366 Lucas 418 Madison 198 Mahoning 348 Marion 229 Medina 274 Meigs 207 Mercer 329 Miami 315 Monroe 167 Montgomery 632 Morgan 159 Morrow 250 Muskingum 363 Noble 208 Ottawa 158 Paulding 176 Perry 175 Pickaway 224 Pike 245 Portage 217 Preble 357 Putnam 213 Richland 356 Ross 356 Sandusky 303 Scioto 376 Seneca 275 Shelby 277 Stark 415 Summit 563 Trumbull 383 Tuscarawas 337 Union 221 Van Wert 317 Vinton 179 Warren 336 Washington 309 Wayne 391 Williams 242 Wood 508 Wyandot 236

Ohio vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Ohio on the same metric.

08

Colorado

4.32% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$8,965

41

Oregon

4.46% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$8,310
Selected

39

Ohio

4.54% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$26,753

34

New Jersey

4.59% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$6,796

06

California

4.60% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$27,040

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Ohio

Six lowest-condition bridges in Ohio, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

TOWNSHIP RD. 243-A

Structurally Deficient

Over: BAUGHMAN CREEK

0.02 MI. S. OF T.H. 240-E, Trumbull, OH

Built 1981 Load: 0.6 t ADT: 209

DARRTOWN RD

Poor

Over: FOUR MILE CREEK

OVER FOUR MILE CREEK, Butler, OH

Built 1986 Load: 1.3 t ADT: 324

BRIDGE STREET

Structurally Deficient

Over: MID BR POR RIV BRIDGE ST

0.15 ML W OF P-VILLE RD, Wood, OH

Built 1947 Load: 1.9 t ADT: 175

MAPLE STREET

Structurally Deficient

Over: SWEENEY RUN

0.6 MI. S. OF OHIO 161, Madison, OH

Built 1928 Load: 2.3 t ADT: 740

Jones Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Kale Creek

Kale Creek, Portage, OH

Built 1978 Load: 2.3 t ADT: 324

TOWNSHIP RD 7659

Structurally Deficient

Over: BRUSHY FORK

.3MI S OF STATE HWY 22, Guernsey, OH

Built 1940 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 96

All Bridges in Ohio

TWP. RD. 640

Fair

Over: MCDOWELL CREEK

0.58 MI. E. OF JCT. T638, Pike, OH

Built 1992 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 52

STOKER ROAD

Fair

Over: LORAMIE CREEK BRANCH

.56 M.S. WRIGHT PUTHOFF, Shelby, OH

Built 1991 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 67

SR 38

Fair

Over: LITTLE DARBY CREEK

0.22MI N OF MADISONCOLINE, Union, OH

Built 1969 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 3,067

SR 161

Fair

Over: OVER ABAND. CSX RR

2.04 MI W OF US 33, Union, OH

Built 1971 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 4,168

INDUSTRY DR

Fair

Over: DRY RUN

800 FT S OF SR123, Warren, OH

Built 1984 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 300

USR 20A

Fair

Over: BEAVER CREEK

0.80 Mi. E. of CR 17, Williams, OH

Built 1976 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 3,127

SR 67

Fair

Over: LITTLE TYMOCHTEE CREEK

2.6 mi. South of SR 37, Wyandot, OH

Built 1952 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 959

SR183

Fair

Over: BIG SANDY CREEK

2.46 MI E OF JCT SR43, Carroll, OH

Built 1961 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 7,996

Clermontville Laur

Fair

Over: BOAT RUN

Clermontville Laurel, Clermont, OH

Built 1994 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 477

PROSPECT AVENUE

Fair

Over: TOWER CITY PARKING

E OFF SUPERIOR AVE-TOWER, Cuyahoga, OH

Built 1930 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 11,037

SR 18

Fair

Over: PLATTER CREEK

.75 MI E OF JCT18 & TR121, Defiance, OH

Built 2000 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 2,213

BRIGHT ROAD

Fair

Over: BILLINGSLEY/WRIGHTS RUN

320' E Grandee Cliffs, Franklin, OH

Built 1979 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 5,500

SPERRY RD

Fair

Over: E BR CHAGRIN RIVER

300' N OF FAIRMOUNT ROAD, Geauga, OH

Built 1996 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 2,749

KITRIDGE RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO MAD RIVER

0.78 mi E of GRE Co Line, Greene, OH

Built 1985 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 2,620

BEDFORD STREET

Fair

Over: STREAM

0.04 Mi E. SIMPSON AVENUE, Hamilton, OH

Built 1980 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 100

US 62

Fair

Over: MIDDLE FOR-F LEES CREEK

0.05MI E OF SR 28, Highland, OH

Built 1961 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 3,393

TOWNSHIP ROAD 14

Fair

Over: TRIBUTARY BLACK CREEK

0.45 MI.SOUTH OF SR-520, Holmes, OH

Built 1998 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 209

SR 37

Fair

Over: TYMOCHTEE CREEK

2.42 MI N OF SR 309, Marion, OH

Built 1947 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 488

USR 42

Fair

Over: W FORK OF E BR BLACK RIV

.49 MI S OF USR 224, Medina, OH

Built 1958 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 2,780

SR 2

Fair

Over: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR

0.25 MI. EAST OF SR 269, Ottawa, OH

Built 1963 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 16,444

SISK ROAD

Fair

Over: LICK RUN

0.2MI EAST OF SR 104, Pickaway, OH

Built 1935 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 115

US 52

Fair

Over: POND RUN

3.09MI W OF SR 125, Scioto, OH

Built 1962 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 2,208

HOP CR 11

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

.5M SE OF CR 38, Seneca, OH

Built 1990 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 883

SCHLATER ROAD

Fair

Over: LORAMIE CREEK

.13 M.W. SR.66, Shelby, OH

Built 1973 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 141

SR 212

Fair

Over: SUGAR CREEK & RJCL RR

0.27 MI E OF SR 93, Stark, OH

Built 1970 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 1,417

JACKSON STREET

Fair

Over: TOWN CREEK

JUST WEST OF JCT. SR 127, Van Wert, OH

Built 1979 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 710

SR 160

Fair

Over: CHESSIE SYS RR ABANDONED

1.9M S OF JCT SR 324, Vinton, OH

Built 1962 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 592

SR 32

Fair

Over: N&W RR

0.9 MI W OF JCT SR 136, Adams, OH

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,627

SR 32

Fair

Over: N&W RR

0.9 MI W OF JCT SR 136, Adams, OH

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,627

SR 32

Fair

Over: CHERRY FORK CREEK

2.98 MI E OF SR 247, Adams, OH

Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,881

SR 32

Fair

Over: CHERRY FORK

2.98 MI E OF SR 247, Adams, OH

Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,881

SR 41

Fair

Over: BIG THREE MILE CREEK

6.5MI S OF JCT SR 136, Adams, OH

Built 1990 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,464

US 52

Fair

Over: LONG LICK RUN

6.35 MI W OF SCIOTO LINE, Adams, OH

Built 1932 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 851

US 52

Fair

Over: SULPHUR CREEK

4.47 MI W OF SCIOTO CTY, Adams, OH

Built 1946 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 833

US 52

Fair

Over: ROCK RUN

.26 W OF SCIOTO LINE, Adams, OH

Built 1932 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 833

SR 73

Fair

Over: KERR RUN

1.58 MI E OF HIGHLAND CTY, Adams, OH

Built 1934 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,489

SR 73

Fair

Over: OHIO BRUSH CREEK

4.06 MI W OF JCT SR 41, Adams, OH

Built 1973 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,489

SR 73

Fair

Over: POKER HOLLOW STREAM

5.84 MI E OF SR 32, Adams, OH

Built 1942 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,657

SR 125

Fair

Over: AIDS RUN

3.5MI W OF JCT SR 136, Adams, OH

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,555

SR 125

Fair

Over: OHIO BRUSH CREEK

JCT SR 348 & 125, Adams, OH

Built 1935 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,487

SR 125

Fair

Over: EASTER RUN

.60 MI E OF SR 348, Adams, OH

Built 1932 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,487

SR 125

Fair

Over: BLUE CREEK

6.9 MI E OF JCT SR 348, Adams, OH

Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,487

SR 247

Fair

Over: E BR OF BEAS FK OH BRS C

4.5 MI N OF JCT US 50, Adams, OH

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 673

SR 247

Fair

Over: WEST FORK OF OHIO BRUSH

4.38 MI S OF HIGHLAND CTY, Adams, OH

Built 1955 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 910

S.R. 247

Fair

Over: TRIB OF BUCK RUN

1.39 MI S OF HIGHLAND CTY, Adams, OH

Built 1930 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 910

SR 348

Fair

Over: BAYLESS RUN

2.11 MI E OF SR 125, Adams, OH

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 180

SR 348

Fair

Over: SCIOTO BRUSH CREEK

3 MI W OF JCT 781, Adams, OH

Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 180

SR 348

Fair

Over: SHAWNEE CREEK

3 MI W OF JCT 781, Adams, OH

Built 1985 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 453

SR 781

Fair

Over: BUNDLE RUN

1.45 MI E OF SR 41, Adams, OH

Built 1974 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 212

SR 781

Fair

Over: STEAM FURNACE

JCT SR 781&STEAM FURNACE, Adams, OH

Built 1986 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 212

Showing 7,351-7,400 of 26,753 bridges

Related

All states → | National rankings → | Understanding conditions → | SD bridges explained →
Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.

Understanding Bridge Conditions

How FHWA rates bridge condition on a 0-9 scale.

Check Your Daily Bridges

How to look up bridge condition data for bridges on your route.

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.