BRANSON ST
Carrying BRANSON ST over MISSISSINEWA RIVER
00.14 MI N of SR 18, Grant, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRANSON ST
The BRANSON ST bridge in Grant, Indiana carries BRANSON ST over MISSISSINEWA RIVER. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1954, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 92.0 meters (302 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,460 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRANSON ST 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
- 1910
- Last Reconstructed
- 1954
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 92.0 m (302 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,460 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2700163
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
BRANSON ST 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 BRANSON ST against other structures in Grant 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 BRANSON ST?
BRANSON ST in Grant, Indiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRANSON ST inspected?
BRANSON ST'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 7,460 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRANSON ST 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 BRANSON ST?
BRANSON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRANSON ST?
BRANSON ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BRANSON ST and does age affect safety?
BRANSON ST was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1954.
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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