PARK ROAD ENTRY
Carrying PARK ROAD ENTRY over KLINE ARM DITCH
00.00 KANKAKEE FISH & WIL, Starke, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARK ROAD ENTRY
The PARK ROAD ENTRY bridge in Starke, Indiana carries PARK ROAD ENTRY over KLINE ARM DITCH. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 36.6 meters (120 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARK ROAD ENTRY 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
- 1986
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.6 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 143 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060510
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK ROAD ENTRY 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 ENTRY 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 ENTRY?
PARK ROAD ENTRY in Starke, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARK ROAD ENTRY inspected?
PARK ROAD ENTRY'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 ENTRY 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 ENTRY?
PARK ROAD ENTRY has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ROAD ENTRY?
PARK ROAD ENTRY is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is PARK ROAD ENTRY and does age affect safety?
PARK ROAD ENTRY was built in 1986, making it 40 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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