PARK ROAD/TRAIL
Carrying PARK ROAD/TRAIL over UNT MUD/RIVIR LAKES
00.00 CHAIN-O-LAKES ST PK, Noble, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARK ROAD/TRAIL
The PARK ROAD/TRAIL bridge in Noble, Indiana carries PARK ROAD/TRAIL over UNT MUD/RIVIR LAKES. It was built in 1893, making it 133 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARK ROAD/TRAIL 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1893
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.2 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Structure Number
- 060090
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
PARK ROAD/TRAIL 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 PARK ROAD/TRAIL against other structures in Noble 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 PARK ROAD/TRAIL?
PARK ROAD/TRAIL in Noble, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARK ROAD/TRAIL inspected?
PARK ROAD/TRAIL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK ROAD/TRAIL 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 PARK ROAD/TRAIL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PARK ROAD/TRAIL.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ROAD/TRAIL?
PARK ROAD/TRAIL is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is PARK ROAD/TRAIL and does age affect safety?
PARK ROAD/TRAIL was built in 1893, making it 133 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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