FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COPPERMINE PASSAGE

Carrying COPPERMINE PASSAGE over WILLOW CREEK BRANCH

0.23 MI E SR3, Allen, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COPPERMINE PASSAGE

The COPPERMINE PASSAGE bridge in Allen, Indiana carries COPPERMINE PASSAGE over WILLOW CREEK BRANCH. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.9 metric tons.

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

How COPPERMINE PASSAGE compares

▲ 1.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Indiana bridges
601
Bridges in Allen · 41 in Poor condition
COPPERMINE PASSAGE 36.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
17.8 m (58 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0200685

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COPPERMINE PASSAGE 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 COPPERMINE PASSAGE 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 COPPERMINE PASSAGE?

COPPERMINE PASSAGE in Allen, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COPPERMINE PASSAGE inspected?

COPPERMINE PASSAGE'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 600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COPPERMINE PASSAGE 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 COPPERMINE PASSAGE?

COPPERMINE PASSAGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COPPERMINE PASSAGE?

COPPERMINE PASSAGE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COPPERMINE PASSAGE and does age affect safety?

COPPERMINE PASSAGE was built in 2021, making it 5 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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