State profile · Below median Poor share

Ohio bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Ohio, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

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

Data updated May 2026

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 whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-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 - Poor-condition share 15.1%
National avg

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

Ohio vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Ohio on the same metric.

CO

Colorado

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

OR

Oregon

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

OH

Ohio

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

NJ

New Jersey

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

CA

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 the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Ohio

TARLTON ROAD

Fair

Over: SCIPPO CREEK

JUNCTION OF ZANE TRAIL RD, Pickaway, OH

Built 1930 Load: 54.1 t ADT: 2,236

US 30

Fair

Over: LITTLE SANDY CREEK

2.40 MI E OF SR 44, Stark, OH

Built 1977 Load: 54.1 t ADT: 6,648

RAMP A TO SR 7

Fair

Over: RAMP A OVER WEGEE CR

0.41 MI S OF SHADYSIDE SC, Belmont, OH

Built 1975 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 6,170

HAR TWP RD 150

Fair

Over: FRESNO T150 OFF 45

400 FT WEST OF CCO 45, Carroll, OH

Built 1968 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 209

COVERED BRIDGE RD.

Fair

Over: CREEK SPR(COV BR RD)

.04 MI NE OF MILES RD, Hamilton, OH

Built 1981 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 1,295

USR 33

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

0.6M E FAIRFIELD CO. LINE, Hocking, OH

Built 1935 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 11,674

SR 800

Fair

Over: LITTLE STILLWATER CREEK

0.64 MI. S. OF JCT. US250, Tuscarawas, OH

Built 1983 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 4,317

US 42

Fair

Over: SUGAR RUN CREEK

1.2 MI S. OF OLD US33, Union, OH

Built 1985 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 8,156

STRESS ENGINEERING

Fair

Over: UNION RUN STREAM

46' S OF WESTERN ROW RD, Warren, OH

Built 2001 Load: 54.4 t ADT: 400

MAR TWP RD 205

Fair

Over: BLANCHARD RIVER

0.35 MI E TR 240, Hancock, OH

Built 1998 Load: 54.8 t ADT: 283

TOWNSHIP ROAD 361

Fair

Over: DOUGHTY CREEK

0.25 MI. WEST OF TR 362, Holmes, OH

Built 1993 Load: 54.8 t ADT: 96

TOWNLINE 12

Fair

Over: TOWNLINE 12 / WALNUT CRK

0.2 MI W OF RIDGE RD, Huron, OH

Built 1971 Load: 54.8 t ADT: 507

OAK ST EXT.

Fair

Over: DRY RUN CREEK

0.15 E OF EARLY RD, Mahoning, OH

Built 1956 Load: 54.8 t ADT: 2,510

CR 36 (D)

Fair

Over: DITCH #40

15570 RD D, Williams, OH

Built 1980 Load: 54.8 t ADT: 1,242

SR 58

Fair

Over: ORANGE CREEK

1.24 MILES N OF SR 302, Ashland, OH

Built 1991 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 1,789

T 201

Fair

Over: FEDERAL CREEK

INSN OF T201 AND SR 329, Athens, OH

Built 1994 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 16

SEWARD RD

Fair

Over: STREAM

0.1 MI N OF SR 4, Butler, OH

Built 1963 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 3,000

BROWN TWP RD 221

Fair

Over: ARMSTRONG CR BROWN BN061

500 FT W OF CCO 30, Carroll, OH

Built 2004 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 324

COUNTY RD NO 300

Fair

Over: BALLENTINE PK

800 FT W. NEW CAR ST PAR, Clark, OH

Built 1939 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 721

T-164

Fair

Over: COUNTY LINE O BR BUCK CK

1 MI. E. PARIE RD., Clark, OH

Built 1978 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 3,580

BECHTLE AVENUE

Fair

Over: BUCK CREEK

0.55 MI S SR41, Clark, OH

Built 1966 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 18,445

HECK RD 882

Fair

Over: NO NAME STREAM

0.2 MI E T948, Columbiana, OH

Built 1980 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 700

CANAL ST 2040

Fair

Over: NO NAME (br of Sandy Cr)

0.0 MI N SR 644, Columbiana, OH

Built 1900 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 451

TOWNSHIP ROAD 31

Fair

Over: BEAVER RUN

0.7 mile S jct TR44, Coshocton, OH

Built 1900 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 209

TOWNSHIP ROAD 252

Fair

Over: BLUE HOLLOW RUN

0.3 mile N jct TR104, Coshocton, OH

Built 1965 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 209

TOWNSHIP ROAD 88

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.1 mile W jct SR93, Coshocton, OH

Built 2012 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 209

MILL STREET CR 379

Fair

Over: PLUM CREEK

WEST OF MAIN STREET, Cuyahoga, OH

Built 1972 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 3,039

EAST 71ST ST

Fair

Over: CSXT RR

SOUTH OF GRANT AVE., Cuyahoga, OH

Built 2000 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 2,913

HENRY ST CR 240

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

AT BROADWAY ROAD, Cuyahoga, OH

Built 1929 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 12,155

SR 2

Fair

Over: LAGOON (SANDUSKY BAY)

.24 MI W SR 269, Erie, OH

Built 1963 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 19,921

BER-44 OLD LOGAN

Fair

Over: BRUSHY FORK (C. R. 86)

0.4 MI N OF COUNTY LINE, Fairfield, OH

Built 1995 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 469

SR 753

Fair

Over: OVER ABANDONED CSX RR

1.18 MI N OF US35, Fayette, OH

Built 1971 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 8,777

BRAND RD

Fair

Over: N F INDIAN RUN (BRAND)

0.2 MI WEST OF COFFMAN RD, Franklin, OH

Built 1980 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 5,102

OHIO CENTER WAY

Fair

Over: CSX & NS RAILROADS

NE WESTBOUND SECTION, Franklin, OH

Built 1980 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 500

Bridge M10.1

Fair

Over: N. BAD CREEK

0.1 MI. W. OF TR 10, Fulton, OH

Built 1969 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 315

Bridge 22US20A.2

Fair

Over: BR. NO. 3 OF TIFFIN RIVE

0.2 MI. N. OF US 20A, Fulton, OH

Built 1994 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 223

HIGH SCHOOL DRIVE

Fair

Over: AI CREEK

00 FT SW OF SR64, Fulton, OH

Built 2002 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 500

WISNER RD

Fair

Over: HAYDEN CREEK

0.4 MILES S. OF MENTOR RD, Geauga, OH

Built 2005 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 221

CR 19 HOWELL RD

Fair

Over: YOKER CREEK

2 MI. N SR 146, Guernsey, OH

Built 1964 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 385

TOWNSHIP ROAD 362

Fair

Over: BRUSH RUN

TOWNSHIP ROAD 362, Guernsey, OH

Built 2009 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 687

SR 125

Fair

Over: CLOUGH CREEK

.1 MI E OF SR 32, Hamilton, OH

Built 1990 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 23,473

Bank Road

Fair

Over: Banklick Creek Tributary

1.21 Mi N of Colerain Ave, Hamilton, OH

Built 1978 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 2,227

HAN CO RD 95

Fair

Over: HOWARD RUN

0.35 MI E MAIN ST, Hancock, OH

Built 1991 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 4,647

PLYMOUTH EAST 107

Fair

Over: PLYMOUTH E/SW BR VRMLN R

0.5 MI E OF EDWARDS RD, Huron, OH

Built 1993 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 333

TOWNSHIP ROAD 179

Fair

Over: MCKEES CREEK

0.75 MI. SOUTH OF CR 10, Logan, OH

Built 1991 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 973

BURSLEY RD.

Fair

Over: WELLINGTON CR BURSLEY

.55MI.EAST OF SR, Lorain, OH

Built 1996 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 385

WALKER ROAD

Fair

Over: HEIDER DITCH

180 FT E OF ARMOUR ROAD, Lorain, OH

Built 1975 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 10,341

CLAYTON RD. C0015

Fair

Over: BEAR CREEK

.2 MI N OF OLD DAYTON RD, Montgomery, OH

Built 1947 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 2,009

COUNTY ROAD 11

Fair

Over: TRIB MEIGS CREEK

950 FT NORTH OF T-283, Morgan, OH

Built 1905 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 30

TOWNSHIP ROAD 5

Fair

Over: BIG RUN

.01 MI. S. OF JCT. TR.16, Noble, OH

Built 1978 Load: 55.1 t ADT: 10

Showing 11,501-11,550 of 26,753 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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