WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL
Carrying WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL over WILLOW CREEK
023 MI E SR3, Allen, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL
The WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL bridge in Allen, Indiana carries WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL over WILLOW CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 45.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL 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
- 2011
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0200686
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL 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 WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL 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 WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL?
WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL in Allen, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL inspected?
WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL'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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL 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 WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL?
WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL?
WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL and does age affect safety?
WILLOW RIDGE TRAIL was built in 2011, making it 15 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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