ELIZABETH ST
Carrying ELIZABETH ST over SPY RUN CREEK
00.10 E OF CLINTON ST, Allen, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELIZABETH ST
The ELIZABETH ST bridge in Allen, Indiana carries ELIZABETH ST over SPY RUN CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,525 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 7/9. 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 22.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELIZABETH ST 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
- 1993
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,525 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0200270
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.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
ELIZABETH 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 ELIZABETH ST against other structures in Allen and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
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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 ELIZABETH ST?
ELIZABETH ST in Allen, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELIZABETH ST inspected?
ELIZABETH 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 7,525 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELIZABETH 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 ELIZABETH ST?
ELIZABETH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELIZABETH ST?
ELIZABETH ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ELIZABETH ST and does age affect safety?
ELIZABETH ST was built in 1993, making it 33 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.
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