FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GEORGIA STREET

Carrying GEORGIA STREET over LITTLE CALUMET RIVER

00.07 S I-80, Lake, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GEORGIA STREET

The GEORGIA STREET bridge in Lake, Indiana carries GEORGIA STREET over LITTLE CALUMET RIVER. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,373 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 7/9. 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 GEORGIA STREET compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
488
Bridges in Lake · 27 in Poor condition
GEORGIA STREET 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
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
1996
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,373 vehicles/day
Structure Number
045685

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GEORGIA STREET 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 GEORGIA STREET against other structures in Lake 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 GEORGIA STREET?

GEORGIA STREET in Lake, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GEORGIA STREET inspected?

GEORGIA STREET'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 7,373 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GEORGIA STREET 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 GEORGIA STREET?

GEORGIA STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GEORGIA STREET?

GEORGIA STREET is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is GEORGIA STREET and does age affect safety?

GEORGIA STREET was built in 1996, making it 30 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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