LAFAYETTE ROAD
Carrying LAFAYETTE ROAD over LITTLE EAGLE CREEK
00.20 NW OF 30TH STREET, Marion, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAFAYETTE ROAD
The LAFAYETTE ROAD bridge in Marion, Indiana carries LAFAYETTE ROAD over LITTLE EAGLE CREEK. It was built in 1923, making it 103 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1935, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.1 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,627 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAFAYETTE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1923
- Last Reconstructed
- 1935
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.1 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,627 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4900114
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAFAYETTE 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 LAFAYETTE ROAD 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 LAFAYETTE ROAD?
LAFAYETTE ROAD in Marion, Indiana, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAFAYETTE ROAD inspected?
LAFAYETTE 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 15,627 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAFAYETTE 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 LAFAYETTE ROAD?
LAFAYETTE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAFAYETTE ROAD?
LAFAYETTE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LAFAYETTE ROAD and does age affect safety?
LAFAYETTE ROAD was built in 1923, making it 103 years old and last reconstructed in 1935.
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.
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