WASHINGTON ST
Carrying WASHINGTON ST over KOKOMO CREEK
0.0 MI INT BOULEVARD ST, Howard, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WASHINGTON ST
The WASHINGTON ST bridge in Howard, Indiana carries WASHINGTON ST over KOKOMO CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,845 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 culvert 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 WASHINGTON ST compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 22.6 m (74 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.5 m (57 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,845 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3400111
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WASHINGTON ST 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 WASHINGTON ST against other structures in Howard 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 WASHINGTON ST?
WASHINGTON ST in Howard, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WASHINGTON ST inspected?
WASHINGTON ST'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 9,845 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WASHINGTON ST 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 WASHINGTON ST?
WASHINGTON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WASHINGTON ST?
WASHINGTON ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WASHINGTON ST and does age affect safety?
WASHINGTON ST was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.
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.
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