FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIGHLAND AVENUE

Carrying HIGHLAND AVENUE over MUNCIE CREEK

00.25 W MLK JR BLVD, Delaware, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIGHLAND AVENUE

The HIGHLAND AVENUE bridge in Delaware, Indiana carries HIGHLAND AVENUE over MUNCIE CREEK. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,740 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.7 metric tons.

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

How HIGHLAND AVENUE compares

▲ 7.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Indiana bridges
272
Bridges in Delaware · 14 in Poor condition
HIGHLAND AVENUE 42.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
29.6 m (97 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,740 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1800218

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIGHLAND 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 HIGHLAND 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 HIGHLAND AVENUE?

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

How often is HIGHLAND AVENUE inspected?

HIGHLAND 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 1,740 vehicles per day.

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

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

HIGHLAND AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIGHLAND AVENUE?

HIGHLAND AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIGHLAND AVENUE and does age affect safety?

HIGHLAND AVENUE was built in 2013, making it 13 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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