FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd

Carrying JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd over SANES Creek

00.00 Int SANES Rd, Fayette, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd

The JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd bridge in Fayette, Indiana carries JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd over SANES Creek. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.

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

How JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Indiana bridges
98
Bridges in Fayette · 10 in Poor condition
JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd 26.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
29.0 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2100049

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd 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 JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd against other structures in Fayette 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 JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd?

JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd in Fayette, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd inspected?

JOHNSON SCHOOL 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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd 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 JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd?

JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd?

JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd and does age affect safety?

JOHNSON SCHOOL Rd was built in 1963, making it 63 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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