VAN BUREN ST
Carrying VAN BUREN ST over ST MARYS RIVER
00.10 E OF SHERMAN BLVD, Allen, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VAN BUREN ST
The VAN BUREN ST bridge in Allen, Indiana carries VAN BUREN ST over ST MARYS RIVER. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 81.1 meters (266 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,100 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 VAN BUREN 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
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 2021
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 81.1 m (266 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0200290
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 VAN BUREN ST 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 VAN BUREN 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 VAN BUREN ST?
VAN BUREN ST in Allen, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VAN BUREN ST inspected?
VAN BUREN 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 15,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VAN BUREN ST 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 VAN BUREN ST?
VAN BUREN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VAN BUREN ST?
VAN BUREN ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is VAN BUREN ST and does age affect safety?
VAN BUREN ST was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.
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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