FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ANGLING ROAD

Carrying ANGLING ROAD over TOWNSAND LUCAS DITCH

00.10 N OF 200 S, Blackford, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ANGLING ROAD

The ANGLING ROAD bridge in Blackford, Indiana carries ANGLING ROAD over TOWNSAND LUCAS DITCH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.9 metric tons.

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

How ANGLING ROAD compares

▲ 0.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Indiana bridges
56
Bridges in Blackford · 3 in Poor condition
ANGLING ROAD 35.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0500014

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ANGLING 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 ANGLING ROAD against other structures in Blackford 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 ANGLING ROAD?

ANGLING ROAD in Blackford, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ANGLING ROAD inspected?

ANGLING 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 350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ANGLING ROAD 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 ANGLING ROAD?

ANGLING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ANGLING ROAD?

ANGLING ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ANGLING ROAD and does age affect safety?

ANGLING ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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