FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLLIER RIDGE RD

Carrying COLLIER RIDGE RD over BRANCH W FORK TANNERS CR

00.30 SW OF FOX RD, Dearborn, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLLIER RIDGE RD

The COLLIER RIDGE RD bridge in Dearborn, Indiana carries COLLIER RIDGE RD over BRANCH W FORK TANNERS CR. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 330 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.3 metric tons.

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

How COLLIER RIDGE RD compares

▼ 21.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Indiana bridges
139
Bridges in Dearborn · 17 in Poor condition
COLLIER RIDGE RD 14.3 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
4.9
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
14.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
330 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1500049

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

COLLIER RIDGE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COLLIER RIDGE RD against other structures in Dearborn 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 COLLIER RIDGE RD?

COLLIER RIDGE RD in Dearborn, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLLIER RIDGE RD inspected?

COLLIER RIDGE 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 330 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLLIER RIDGE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COLLIER RIDGE RD?

COLLIER RIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLLIER RIDGE RD?

COLLIER RIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLLIER RIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

COLLIER RIDGE RD was built in 1910, making it 116 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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