FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 227

Carrying SR 227 over M FK/E FK WHITEWATER RIV

00.16 N I-70, Wayne, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
88 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 227

The SR 227 bridge in Wayne, Indiana carries SR 227 over M FK/E FK WHITEWATER RIV. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,481 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 87.8 metric tons.

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

How SR 227 compares

▲ 52.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Indiana bridges
342
Bridges in Wayne · 13 in Poor condition
SR 227 87.8 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
87.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,481 vehicles/day
Structure Number
029240

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 227 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 SR 227 against other structures in Wayne 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 227?

SR 227 in Wayne, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 227 inspected?

SR 227'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 3,481 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 227 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 SR 227?

SR 227 has an NBI inventory load rating of 87.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 227?

SR 227 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 227 and does age affect safety?

SR 227 was built in 1959, making it 67 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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