POPLAR GROVE ROAD
Carrying POPLAR GROVE ROAD over I-70 WB
01.43 E SR 243, Putnam, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: POPLAR GROVE ROAD
The POPLAR GROVE ROAD bridge in Putnam, Indiana carries POPLAR GROVE ROAD over I-70 WB. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 37,288 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How POPLAR GROVE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 37,288 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 041600
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POPLAR GROVE ROAD 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 POPLAR GROVE ROAD against other structures in Putnam 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 POPLAR GROVE ROAD?
POPLAR GROVE ROAD in Putnam, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is POPLAR GROVE ROAD inspected?
POPLAR GROVE ROAD'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 37,288 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POPLAR GROVE ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for POPLAR GROVE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for POPLAR GROVE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining POPLAR GROVE ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for POPLAR GROVE ROAD in the NBI.
How old is POPLAR GROVE ROAD and does age affect safety?
POPLAR GROVE ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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