FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WAVERLY ROAD

Carrying WAVERLY ROAD over CHANNEL PINE-STONE LAKES

00.30 E GARDEN, LaPorte, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WAVERLY ROAD

The WAVERLY ROAD bridge in LaPorte, Indiana carries WAVERLY ROAD over CHANNEL PINE-STONE LAKES. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,825 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.5 metric tons.

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

How WAVERLY ROAD compares

▼ 2.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Indiana bridges
229
Bridges in LaPorte · 15 in Poor condition
WAVERLY ROAD 33.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,825 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4600156

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WAVERLY ROAD 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 WAVERLY ROAD against other structures in LaPorte 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 WAVERLY ROAD?

WAVERLY ROAD in LaPorte, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WAVERLY ROAD inspected?

WAVERLY 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 3,825 vehicles per day.

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

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

WAVERLY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WAVERLY ROAD?

WAVERLY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WAVERLY ROAD and does age affect safety?

WAVERLY ROAD was built in 1960, making it 66 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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