FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MDL JAMESTOWN RD

Carrying MDL JAMESTOWN RD over CUNNINGHAM DITCH

00.30 N OF CR 400 S, Boone, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MDL JAMESTOWN RD

The MDL JAMESTOWN RD bridge in Boone, Indiana carries MDL JAMESTOWN RD over CUNNINGHAM DITCH. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.3 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.

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

How MDL JAMESTOWN RD compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Indiana bridges
235
Bridges in Boone · 10 in Poor condition
MDL JAMESTOWN RD 21.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.6
Serviceability /30
10.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.3 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0600113

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

MDL JAMESTOWN RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MDL JAMESTOWN RD against other structures in Boone 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 MDL JAMESTOWN RD?

MDL JAMESTOWN RD in Boone, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MDL JAMESTOWN RD inspected?

MDL JAMESTOWN RD'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 120 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MDL JAMESTOWN RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MDL JAMESTOWN RD?

MDL JAMESTOWN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MDL JAMESTOWN RD?

MDL JAMESTOWN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MDL JAMESTOWN RD and does age affect safety?

MDL JAMESTOWN RD was built in 1930, making it 96 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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