FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 650N

Carrying CR 650N over LONG BRANCH

00.36 W OF CR 400 E, Jennings, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 650N

The CR 650N bridge in Jennings, Indiana carries CR 650N over LONG BRANCH. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 275 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 6/9, substructure at 2/9. 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 12.0 metric tons.

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

How CR 650N compares

▼ 23.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Indiana bridges
148
Bridges in Jennings · 14 in Poor condition
CR 650N 12.0 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
275 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4000036

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

CR 650N 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 CR 650N against other structures in Jennings 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 CR 650N?

CR 650N in Jennings, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 650N inspected?

CR 650N'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 275 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 650N 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 CR 650N?

CR 650N has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 650N?

CR 650N is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 650N and does age affect safety?

CR 650N was built in 1975, making it 51 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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