PARK ROAD 10 MI RD
Carrying PARK ROAD 10 MI RD over FLOOD GATES
00.00 KANKAKEE FISH & WIL, Starke, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARK ROAD 10 MI RD
The PARK ROAD 10 MI RD bridge in Starke, Indiana carries PARK ROAD 10 MI RD over FLOOD GATES. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 143 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARK ROAD 10 MI RD 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
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1982
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 143 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060200
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.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK ROAD 10 MI RD 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 10 MI RD against other structures in Starke 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 10 MI RD?
PARK ROAD 10 MI RD in Starke, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARK ROAD 10 MI RD inspected?
PARK ROAD 10 MI 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 143 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK ROAD 10 MI RD 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 10 MI RD?
PARK ROAD 10 MI RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ROAD 10 MI RD?
PARK ROAD 10 MI RD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is PARK ROAD 10 MI RD and does age affect safety?
PARK ROAD 10 MI RD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.
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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