FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRY ROAD

Carrying FRY ROAD over PLEASANT RUN CREEK

0.01 W OF SR 135, Johnson, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRY ROAD

The FRY ROAD bridge in Johnson, Indiana carries FRY ROAD over PLEASANT RUN CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 43.4 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.0 metric tons.

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

How FRY ROAD compares

▼ 31.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Indiana bridges
213
Bridges in Johnson · 16 in Poor condition
FRY ROAD 4.0 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
4.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
43.4 m (142 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4100124

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

FRY ROAD 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 FRY ROAD against other structures in Johnson 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 FRY ROAD?

FRY ROAD in Johnson, Indiana has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRY ROAD inspected?

FRY ROAD'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 600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRY ROAD 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 FRY ROAD?

FRY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRY ROAD?

FRY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FRY ROAD and does age affect safety?

FRY ROAD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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