FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MEYER RD

Carrying MEYER RD over TRIER DRAIN

00.50 N PAULDING RD, Allen, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MEYER RD

The MEYER RD bridge in Allen, Indiana carries MEYER RD over TRIER DRAIN. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,525 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.3 metric tons.

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

How MEYER RD compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Indiana bridges
601
Bridges in Allen · 41 in Poor condition
MEYER RD 28.3 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.3
Serviceability /30
20.6
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,525 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0200144

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

MEYER 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 MEYER 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 MEYER RD?

MEYER RD in Allen, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MEYER RD inspected?

MEYER 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 2,525 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MEYER 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 MEYER RD?

MEYER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MEYER RD?

MEYER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MEYER RD and does age affect safety?

MEYER RD was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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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