FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLUMBIA ST

Carrying COLUMBIA ST over DELTA LAKE

00.10 W OF DELTA BLVD, Allen, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLUMBIA ST

The COLUMBIA ST bridge in Allen, Indiana carries COLUMBIA ST over DELTA LAKE. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,025 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

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

How COLUMBIA ST compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Indiana bridges
601
Bridges in Allen · 41 in Poor condition
COLUMBIA ST 29.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.3
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,025 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0200266

How to read this record

COLUMBIA ST 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 COLUMBIA ST 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 COLUMBIA ST?

COLUMBIA ST in Allen, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLUMBIA ST inspected?

COLUMBIA ST'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 10,025 vehicles per day.

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

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

COLUMBIA ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLUMBIA ST?

COLUMBIA ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLUMBIA ST and does age affect safety?

COLUMBIA ST was built in 1939, making it 87 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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