VAN ZILE RD
Carrying VAN ZILE RD over ST JOSEPH RIVER
00.40 N OF HURSHTOWN ROAD, Allen, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VAN ZILE RD
The VAN ZILE RD bridge in Allen, Indiana carries VAN ZILE RD over ST JOSEPH RIVER. It was built in 1883, making it 143 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 53.9 meters (177 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VAN ZILE RD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1883
- Last Reconstructed
- 1999
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 53.9 m (177 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0200022
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
VAN ZILE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare VAN ZILE RD against other structures in Allen 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 VAN ZILE RD?
VAN ZILE RD in Allen, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VAN ZILE RD inspected?
VAN ZILE RD'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VAN ZILE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VAN ZILE RD?
VAN ZILE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VAN ZILE RD?
VAN ZILE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is VAN ZILE RD and does age affect safety?
VAN ZILE RD was built in 1883, making it 143 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.
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.
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