FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLUMBIA ST WB

Carrying COLUMBIA ST WB over WABASH RIV, CSX/N&S RR

02.10 E US 231, Tippecanoe, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLUMBIA ST WB

The COLUMBIA ST WB bridge in Tippecanoe, Indiana carries COLUMBIA ST WB over WABASH RIV, CSX/N&S RR. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 304.8 meters (1000 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,876 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

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

How COLUMBIA ST WB compares

▼ 2.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Indiana bridges
329
Bridges in Tippecanoe · 17 in Poor condition
COLUMBIA ST WB 33.0 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
304.8 m (1000 ft)
Deck Width
12.7 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,876 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006685

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLUMBIA ST WB 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 COLUMBIA ST WB against other structures in Tippecanoe 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 COLUMBIA ST WB?

COLUMBIA ST WB in Tippecanoe, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLUMBIA ST WB inspected?

COLUMBIA ST WB'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 6,876 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLUMBIA ST WB 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 COLUMBIA ST WB?

COLUMBIA ST WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLUMBIA ST WB?

COLUMBIA ST WB is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLUMBIA ST WB and does age affect safety?

COLUMBIA ST WB was built in 1992, making it 34 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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