AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY
Carrying AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY over ROBINSON CREEK
00.90 E BRANSTRATOR RD, Allen, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY
The AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY bridge in Allen, Indiana carries AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY over ROBINSON CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,525 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY 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
- 2002
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.8 m (88 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,525 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0200615
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY 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 AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY 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 AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY?
AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY in Allen, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY inspected?
AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY'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 5,525 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY?
AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY?
AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY and does age affect safety?
AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY was built in 2002, making it 24 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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