FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TILLOTSON AVENUE

Carrying TILLOTSON AVENUE over YORK PRAIRIE CREEK

00.07 S OF W. EUCLID AVE., Delaware, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TILLOTSON AVENUE

The TILLOTSON AVENUE bridge in Delaware, Indiana carries TILLOTSON AVENUE over YORK PRAIRIE CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 28,010 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.4 metric tons.

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

How TILLOTSON AVENUE compares

▲ 19.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Indiana bridges
272
Bridges in Delaware · 14 in Poor condition
TILLOTSON AVENUE 55.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
55.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Last Reconstructed
1982
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
23.5 m (77 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
28,010 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1800190

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TILLOTSON AVENUE 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 TILLOTSON AVENUE against other structures in Delaware 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 TILLOTSON AVENUE?

TILLOTSON AVENUE in Delaware, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TILLOTSON AVENUE inspected?

TILLOTSON AVENUE'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 28,010 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TILLOTSON AVENUE 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 TILLOTSON AVENUE?

TILLOTSON AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TILLOTSON AVENUE?

TILLOTSON AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TILLOTSON AVENUE and does age affect safety?

TILLOTSON AVENUE was built in 1973, making it 53 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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