FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E FALL CK PKWY N D

Carrying E FALL CK PKWY N D over BLUE CREEK

00.40 W I-465, Marion, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E FALL CK PKWY N D

The E FALL CK PKWY N D bridge in Marion, Indiana carries E FALL CK PKWY N D over BLUE CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 469 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. 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 56.7 metric tons.

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

How E FALL CK PKWY N D compares

▲ 21.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Indiana bridges
964
Bridges in Marion · 36 in Poor condition
E FALL CK PKWY N D 56.7 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
56.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
469 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4900682

How to read this record

E FALL CK PKWY N D 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 E FALL CK PKWY N D 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 E FALL CK PKWY N D?

E FALL CK PKWY N D in Marion, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E FALL CK PKWY N D inspected?

E FALL CK PKWY N D'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 469 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E FALL CK PKWY N D 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 E FALL CK PKWY N D?

E FALL CK PKWY N D has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E FALL CK PKWY N D?

E FALL CK PKWY N D is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is E FALL CK PKWY N D and does age affect safety?

E FALL CK PKWY N D was built in 1966, making it 60 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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