FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARK ROAD 10 MI RD

Carrying PARK ROAD 10 MI RD over YELLOW RIVER SPILLWAY

00.00 KANKAKEE FISH & WIL, Starke, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARK ROAD 10 MI RD

The PARK ROAD 10 MI RD bridge in Starke, Indiana carries PARK ROAD 10 MI RD over YELLOW RIVER SPILLWAY. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.5 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

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Indiana bridges
85
Bridges in Starke · 5 in Poor condition
PARK ROAD 10 MI RD 41.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
143 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060210

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

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 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 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 Good 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 41.5 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 1990, making it 36 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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