FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 16

Carrying SR 16 over WEESAU CREEK

02.92 E US 31, Miami, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 16

The SR 16 bridge in Miami, Indiana carries SR 16 over WEESAU CREEK. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 806 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.4 metric tons.

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

How SR 16 compares

▲ 20.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Indiana bridges
165
Bridges in Miami · 12 in Poor condition
SR 16 56.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
56.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
806 vehicles/day
Structure Number
004361

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 16 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 16 against other structures in Miami 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 16?

SR 16 in Miami, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 16 inspected?

SR 16'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 806 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 16 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 16?

SR 16 has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 16?

SR 16 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 16 and does age affect safety?

SR 16 was built in 2022, making it 4 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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