FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FALCON DRIVE

Carrying FALCON DRIVE over FALCON CREEK

00.05 S OF 30TH ST, Marion, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FALCON DRIVE

The FALCON DRIVE bridge in Marion, Indiana carries FALCON DRIVE over FALCON CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 17.0 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,072 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How FALCON DRIVE compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
964
Bridges in Marion · 36 in Poor condition
FALCON DRIVE 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
17.0 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,072 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4900118

How to read this record

FALCON DRIVE 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 FALCON DRIVE 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 FALCON DRIVE?

FALCON DRIVE in Marion, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FALCON DRIVE inspected?

FALCON DRIVE'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 1,072 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FALCON DRIVE 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 FALCON DRIVE?

FALCON DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FALCON DRIVE?

FALCON DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FALCON DRIVE and does age affect safety?

FALCON DRIVE was built in 1955, making it 71 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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