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. ROAD 436

Structurally Deficient

Over: APPLE CREEK

0.1 MI. S. OF US250, Wayne, OH

Built 1986 Load: 13.0 t ADT: 505

COUNTY ROAD 225

Structurally Deficient

Over: S. BRANCH SALT CREEK

150 FEET N. OF CR109, Wayne, OH

Built 1934 Load: 13.0 t ADT: 445

CHENANGO 83

Structurally Deficient

Over: CHENANGO / VERMILION RVR

0.3 MI S OF AUSTER ROAD, Huron, OH

Built 1954 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 174

TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: NEWMANS RUN

0.61 mi S of SR 73, Warren, OH

Built 1920 Load: 14.5 t ADT: 2,477

LEE ROAD CR 8

Structurally Deficient

Over: MILL CREEK

2485' NORTH OF LIBBY RD, Cuyahoga, OH

Built 1971 Load: 14.6 t ADT: 6,035

UP CREEK RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: UP CREEK

053MI.S.CHAMBERLAIN RD., Gallia, OH

Built 1997 Load: 14.9 t ADT: 385

Glancy Corner M

Structurally Deficient

Over: GRASSY FORK

Glancy Corner Marathon Rd, Clermont, OH

Built 1976 Load: 15.6 t ADT: 645

Westwoods Park Rd

Structurally Deficient

Over: Trib. to silver creek

.32 miles south of SR 87, Geauga, OH

Built 1999 Load: 15.6 t ADT: 200

SUGAR RIDGE RD.

Structurally Deficient

Over: CREEK SUGAR RIDGE

.07MI.WEST OF, Lorain, OH

Built 1991 Load: 15.6 t ADT: 14,095

SANDHILL RD 040

Structurally Deficient

Over: SANDHILL / MEGGINSON CRK

0.2 MI S OF SR 20, Huron, OH

Built 1969 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 384

COUNTY ROAD 228

Structurally Deficient

Over: CO RD 228/E BR HRN RVR

0.1 MI W OF S R 61, Huron, OH

Built 1925 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 1,158

RAMEY DR

Structurally Deficient

Over: BUCKEYE CREEK

0.1 MI. E. OF T-236, Jackson, OH

Built 1960 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 451

Jeff CR36

Structurally Deficient

Over: CROSS CREEK

0.7 Mile N SR152, Jefferson, OH

Built 1950 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 122

DANUBE COURT

Structurally Deficient

Over: BR OF LITTLE BEAVER CREE

400 FT EAST OF WOODMAN DR, Montgomery, OH

Built 1974 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 200

WHIPPOORWILL RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: KALE CREEK TRIBUTARY

KALE CREEK TRIBUTARY, Portage, OH

Built 1973 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 324

Old Forge Road

Structurally Deficient

Over: Breakneck Creek

Breakneck Creek, Portage, OH

Built 1950 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 1,583

COURSEN RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: STEEL RUN

0.8MI E. OF SR 546, Richland, OH

Built 1937 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 324

MUSGROVE RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: CSX RAILROAD

.02 MI. W OF LANCASTER RD, Ross, OH

Built 1927 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 1,173

LA3608 BEAUMONT

Structurally Deficient

Over: NEWMAN CREEK

0.2 MI. S. OF CR348, Stark, OH

Built 1955 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 520

GRANGER RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: YELLOW CREEK

1000 FT E OF SHAW RD, Summit, OH

Built 1913 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 3,703

TWP. ROAD 85

Structurally Deficient

Over: FOX RUN

0.67 MI. N. OF CR30A, Wayne, OH

Built 1900 Load: 16.2 t ADT: 117

GLADE RUN RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: DEER CREEK

0.39 MI N OF COUNTY RD 4, Madison, OH

Built 1957 Load: 16.3 t ADT: 233

JEFFERSON RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: W & LE RR

.4MI W OF INDEPENDENCE RD, Cuyahoga, OH

Built 1908 Load: 16.5 t ADT: 2,553

Montgomery Rd

Structurally Deficient

Over: Rocky Fork Creek

250 Ft W of Hickman Rd, Licking, OH

Built 1992 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 92

BRUBAKER CREEK RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: FRIENDS CREEK

1.2 MI N OF 5 PTS EAST RD, Richland, OH

Built 1969 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 324

WEST STREET

Structurally Deficient

Over: OTTAWA RIVER

1700 FT S OF MARKET STR, Allen, OH

Built 1973 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 965

T267

Structurally Deficient

Over: HEWETT FORK

0.1 MI. S OF TR269, Athens, OH

Built 1952 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 209

SR 4

Structurally Deficient

Over: COLDWATER CREEK

.90 MI S OF SR 63, Butler, OH

Built 1930 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 12,964

TOWNSHIP ROAD 1261

Structurally Deficient

Over: EAST FORK WHITE EYES CK

0.2 mile S jct TR248, Coshocton, OH

Built 1950 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 96

HEMLOCK ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: HEMLOCK CREEK

925 FT SW OF STONE ROAD, Cuyahoga, OH

Built 1905 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 619

RAMEY DR

Structurally Deficient

Over: BUCKEYE CK

.19 MILE EAST OF T-925, Jackson, OH

Built 1960 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 451

BURSLEY RD.

Structurally Deficient

Over: W.B.BLACK RV BURSLEY

0.5MI. EAST OF SR, Lorain, OH

Built 1952 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 155

HAWLEY RD.

Structurally Deficient

Over: WELLINGTON CR HAWLEY

.63MI.NORTH OF SR, Lorain, OH

Built 1954 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 91

PECK WADSWORTH

Structurally Deficient

Over: WELLINGTON CR PECKWADSWO

.35MI.EAST OF, Lorain, OH

Built 1952 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 680

CO RD 64

Structurally Deficient

Over: CSX TRANSPORTATION INC.

0.04 MI W.OF JCT CR-66, Pike, OH

Built 1916 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 287

TWP RD 428

Structurally Deficient

Over: LEFT FORK CROOKED CREEK

0.04 MI W.OF JCT CR-47, Pike, OH

Built 1980 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 80

STATE ST.

Structurally Deficient

Over: BLACK FORK RIVER

0.2 MI EAST OF SR. 61, Richland, OH

Built 1955 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 1,889

RARDEN-HAZELBAKER

Structurally Deficient

Over: RARDEN-HAZELBAKER(BRSH C

07.88 MI. N OF SR348, Scioto, OH

Built 1962 Load: 19.4 t ADT: 419

RD 145 - WALL RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: RIVER STYX

990' E OF RD 18, Medina, OH

Built 1972 Load: 20.1 t ADT: 542

COUNTY ROAD 026Y

Structurally Deficient

Over: BR OVER FLAT RUN

0.8 MI E OF JCT SR100, Marion, OH

Built 1981 Load: 20.7 t ADT: 319

US 40

Structurally Deficient

Over: WHLNG CR,CR.10 & ABND.RR

0.9 MI.E.OF CR 214, Belmont, OH

Built 1932 Load: 21.1 t ADT: 7,734

MINTON RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: BEALS RUN CREEK

.6 MI E OF US 27, Butler, OH

Built 1974 Load: 21.1 t ADT: 830

HEADLEYS MILL ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: BIG HOLLOW HEADLEYS MILL

0.16 mile NW MR 00987, Licking, OH

Built 1994 Load: 22.0 t ADT: 1,295

TOWNSHIP ROAD 1104

Structurally Deficient

Over: LANG CREEK

.23 M E OF SR 511, Ashland, OH

Built 1977 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 349

TR 196

Structurally Deficient

Over: MARIETTA RUN

0.5 MI NORTH OF SR 329, Athens, OH

Built 1967 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 40

SERVICE ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: RTA (E9TH W OF BROADYAY)

E 9TH WEST OF BROADWAY, Cuyahoga, OH

Built 1929 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 10

COUNTY ROAD 1

Structurally Deficient

Over: LEES RUN

2MI NORTH OF JCT SR 22, Harrison, OH

Built 1990 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 100

NO DATA

Structurally Deficient

Over: ELK RUN

.1 MI. S.E. CR 1, Harrison, OH

Built 1900 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 50

BASELINE 014

Structurally Deficient

Over: BASELINE / CO DI 1750

0.2 MI E OF SR 61, Huron, OH

Built 1954 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 663

BROHARD RD

Structurally Deficient

Over: PIGEON CREEK

0.05 MI E OF CR25, Jackson, OH

Built 1955 Load: 22.7 t ADT: 324

Showing 26,601-26,650 of 26,753 bridges

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