FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JOLIET RD

Carrying JOLIET RD over WOODRUFF BRANCH

00.29 S 166TH ST, Hamilton, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JOLIET RD

The JOLIET RD bridge in Hamilton, Indiana carries JOLIET RD over WOODRUFF BRANCH. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 38.9 metric tons.

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

How JOLIET RD compares

▲ 3.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Indiana bridges
440
Bridges in Hamilton · 11 in Poor condition
JOLIET RD 38.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2900472

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, 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 JOLIET RD 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 JOLIET RD 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 JOLIET RD?

JOLIET RD in Hamilton, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JOLIET RD inspected?

JOLIET RD'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 210 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOLIET RD 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 JOLIET RD?

JOLIET RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JOLIET RD?

JOLIET RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JOLIET RD and does age affect safety?

JOLIET RD was built in 2013, making it 13 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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