FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIGHLAND AVE

Carrying HIGHLAND AVE over MISSISSINEWA RIVER

00.03 MI W of WASHINGTON, Grant, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIGHLAND AVE

The HIGHLAND AVE bridge in Grant, Indiana carries HIGHLAND AVE over MISSISSINEWA RIVER. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1956, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 70.1 meters (230 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,000 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 26.0 metric tons.

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

How HIGHLAND AVE compares

▼ 9.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Indiana bridges
278
Bridges in Grant · 5 in Poor condition
HIGHLAND AVE 26.0 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.7
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Last Reconstructed
1956
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
70.1 m (230 ft)
Deck Width
12.7 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2700166

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

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

HIGHLAND AVE in Grant, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HIGHLAND AVE inspected?

HIGHLAND AVE'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 14,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

HIGHLAND AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIGHLAND AVE?

HIGHLAND AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIGHLAND AVE and does age affect safety?

HIGHLAND AVE was built in 1910, making it 116 years old and last reconstructed in 1956.

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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