FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

116TH ST EAST

Carrying 116TH ST EAST over WHITE RIVER

00.50 E OF HAZEL DELL RD, Hamilton, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 116TH ST EAST

The 116TH ST EAST bridge in Hamilton, Indiana carries 116TH ST EAST over WHITE RIVER. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 189.6 meters (622 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31,570 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How 116TH ST EAST compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
440
Bridges in Hamilton · 11 in Poor condition
116TH ST EAST 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
1999
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
189.6 m (622 ft)
Deck Width
25.1 m (82 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
31,570 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2900146

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 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 116TH ST EAST 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 116TH ST EAST 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 116TH ST EAST?

116TH ST EAST in Hamilton, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 116TH ST EAST inspected?

116TH ST EAST'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 31,570 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 116TH ST EAST 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 116TH ST EAST?

116TH ST EAST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 116TH ST EAST?

116TH ST EAST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 116TH ST EAST and does age affect safety?

116TH ST EAST was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.

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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