HOSPITAL ROAD
Carrying HOSPITAL ROAD over SUGAR CREEK
00.00 ATTERBURY-MILITARY, Johnson, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOSPITAL ROAD
The HOSPITAL ROAD bridge in Johnson, Indiana carries HOSPITAL ROAD over SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 68.3 meters (224 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,697 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 37.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOSPITAL ROAD 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
- 1941
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 68.3 m (224 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.7 m (55 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,697 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060480
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 HOSPITAL 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 HOSPITAL ROAD against other structures in Johnson 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 HOSPITAL ROAD?
HOSPITAL ROAD in Johnson, 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 HOSPITAL ROAD inspected?
HOSPITAL 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 4,697 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOSPITAL ROAD 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 HOSPITAL ROAD?
HOSPITAL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOSPITAL ROAD?
HOSPITAL ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HOSPITAL ROAD and does age affect safety?
HOSPITAL ROAD was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
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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