FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

76TH ST

Carrying 76TH ST over CROOKED CREEK

00.22 E OF MICHIGAN RD, Marion, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 76TH ST

The 76TH ST bridge in Marion, Indiana carries 76TH ST over CROOKED CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 215 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.9 metric tons.

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

How 76TH ST compares

▼ 29.7
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Indiana bridges
964
Bridges in Marion · 36 in Poor condition
76TH ST 5.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
25.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
5.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
4.7 m (15 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
215 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4900018

How to read this record

76TH ST 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 76TH ST against other structures in Marion 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 76TH ST?

76TH ST in Marion, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 76TH ST inspected?

76TH 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 215 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 76TH ST 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 76TH ST?

76TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 76TH ST?

76TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 76TH ST and does age affect safety?

76TH ST was built in 1930, making it 96 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.