FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WESTFIELD BLVD

Carrying WESTFIELD BLVD over BRANCH OF COOL CREEK

00.01 N OF 156TH ST, Hamilton, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
78 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WESTFIELD BLVD

The WESTFIELD BLVD bridge in Hamilton, Indiana carries WESTFIELD BLVD over BRANCH OF COOL CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,800 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 78.4 metric tons.

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

How WESTFIELD BLVD compares

▲ 42.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Indiana bridges
440
Bridges in Hamilton · 11 in Poor condition
WESTFIELD BLVD 78.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
78.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2900178

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESTFIELD BLVD 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 WESTFIELD BLVD 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 WESTFIELD BLVD?

WESTFIELD BLVD in Hamilton, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WESTFIELD BLVD inspected?

WESTFIELD BLVD'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 3,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESTFIELD BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WESTFIELD BLVD?

WESTFIELD BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WESTFIELD BLVD?

WESTFIELD BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WESTFIELD BLVD and does age affect safety?

WESTFIELD BLVD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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