FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ATLANTIC AVE

Carrying ATLANTIC AVE over STONY CREEK

00.20 S OF SR 32, Hamilton, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ATLANTIC AVE

The ATLANTIC AVE bridge in Hamilton, Indiana carries ATLANTIC AVE over STONY CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 570 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.6 metric tons.

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

How ATLANTIC AVE compares

▼ 10.0
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Indiana bridges
440
Bridges in Hamilton · 11 in Poor condition
ATLANTIC AVE 25.6 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
30.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
15.7
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.8 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
570 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2900112

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 1/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

ATLANTIC AVE 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 ATLANTIC AVE against other structures in Hamilton 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 ATLANTIC AVE?

ATLANTIC AVE in Hamilton, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ATLANTIC AVE inspected?

ATLANTIC 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 570 vehicles per day.

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

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

ATLANTIC AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ATLANTIC AVE?

ATLANTIC AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ATLANTIC AVE and does age affect safety?

ATLANTIC AVE was built in 1978, making it 48 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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