FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARK ROAD

Carrying PARK ROAD over SPILLWAY CHANNEL

00.00 WHITEWATER STATE PA, Union, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARK ROAD

The PARK ROAD bridge in Union, Indiana carries PARK ROAD over SPILLWAY CHANNEL. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.9 meters (144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 17.5 metric tons.

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

How PARK ROAD compares

▼ 18.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Indiana bridges
58
Bridges in Union · 3 in Poor condition
PARK ROAD 17.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.9 m (144 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060140

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

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

PARK ROAD in Union, Indiana, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARK ROAD inspected?

PARK 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

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

PARK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ROAD?

PARK ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is PARK ROAD and does age affect safety?

PARK ROAD was built in 1977, making it 49 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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