FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAKE STREET

Carrying LAKE STREET over CENTER LAKE OUTLET

00.30 E OF CR 125 W, Kosciusko, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAKE STREET

The LAKE STREET bridge in Kosciusko, Indiana carries LAKE STREET over CENTER LAKE OUTLET. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,550 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

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

How LAKE STREET compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Indiana bridges
145
Bridges in Kosciusko · 8 in Poor condition
LAKE STREET 25.4 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
17.2 m (56 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,550 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4300232

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAKE STREET 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 LAKE STREET against other structures in Kosciusko 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 LAKE STREET?

LAKE STREET in Kosciusko, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAKE STREET inspected?

LAKE STREET'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 3,550 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE STREET 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 LAKE STREET?

LAKE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE STREET?

LAKE STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LAKE STREET and does age affect safety?

LAKE STREET was built in 1950, making it 76 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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