LN 100 LAKE JAMES
Carrying LN 100 LAKE JAMES over PARK ROAD
00.00 POKAGON STATE PARK, Steuben, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LN 100 LAKE JAMES
The LN 100 LAKE JAMES bridge in Steuben, Indiana carries LN 100 LAKE JAMES over PARK ROAD. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber. Daily traffic averages 750 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 LN 100 LAKE JAMES compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2000
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060065
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 LN 100 LAKE JAMES 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 LN 100 LAKE JAMES against other structures in Steuben 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 LN 100 LAKE JAMES?
LN 100 LAKE JAMES in Steuben, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LN 100 LAKE JAMES inspected?
LN 100 LAKE JAMES'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 750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LN 100 LAKE JAMES 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 LN 100 LAKE JAMES?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LN 100 LAKE JAMES.
Who is responsible for maintaining LN 100 LAKE JAMES?
Ownership is not specified for LN 100 LAKE JAMES in the NBI.
How old is LN 100 LAKE JAMES and does age affect safety?
LN 100 LAKE JAMES was built in 2000, making it 26 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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