FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 225

Carrying SR 225 over WABASH RIVER

00.60 N OLD SR 25, Tippecanoe, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 225

The SR 225 bridge in Tippecanoe, Indiana carries SR 225 over WABASH RIVER. It was built in 1912, making it 114 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 195.7 meters (642 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,153 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.5 metric tons.

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

How SR 225 compares

▼ 24.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Indiana bridges
329
Bridges in Tippecanoe · 17 in Poor condition
SR 225 11.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
3.2 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
1.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
11.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1912
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
195.7 m (642 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,153 vehicles/day
Structure Number
029150

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

SR 225 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 SR 225 against other structures in Tippecanoe 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 SR 225?

SR 225 in Tippecanoe, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 225 inspected?

SR 225'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 1,153 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 225 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 SR 225?

SR 225 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 225?

SR 225 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 225 and does age affect safety?

SR 225 was built in 1912, making it 114 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.

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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