FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 236

Carrying SR 236 over RAMP RUN

03.70 W SR 39, Hendricks, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 236

The SR 236 bridge in Hendricks, Indiana carries SR 236 over RAMP RUN. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,180 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SR 236 compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
341
Bridges in Hendricks · 8 in Poor condition
SR 236 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
029875

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 236 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 236 against other structures in Hendricks 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 236?

SR 236 in Hendricks, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 236 inspected?

SR 236'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 1,180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 236 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 SR 236?

SR 236 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 236?

SR 236 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 236 and does age affect safety?

SR 236 was built in 1998, making it 28 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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