FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 13

Carrying SR 13 over LICK CREEK

01.55 N US 36, Madison, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 13

The SR 13 bridge in Madison, Indiana carries SR 13 over LICK CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,928 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.

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

How SR 13 compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Indiana bridges
297
Bridges in Madison · 7 in Poor condition
SR 13 21.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.6
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.2 m (145 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,928 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003300

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 13 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 SR 13 against other structures in Madison and across Indiana. Indiana 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 SR 13?

SR 13 in Madison, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 13 inspected?

SR 13'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 6,928 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 13 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 13?

SR 13 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 13?

SR 13 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 13 and does age affect safety?

SR 13 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.

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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