FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N ELM ROAD

Carrying N ELM ROAD over SARAH HERSHBERGER DITCH

00.80 MI N US 6, Marshall, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N ELM ROAD

The N ELM ROAD bridge in Marshall, Indiana carries N ELM ROAD over SARAH HERSHBERGER DITCH. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 190 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

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

How N ELM ROAD compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Indiana bridges
185
Bridges in Marshall · 6 in Poor condition
N ELM ROAD 36.3 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
21.9 m (72 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5000156

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N ELM 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 N ELM ROAD against other structures in Marshall 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 N ELM ROAD?

N ELM ROAD in Marshall, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N ELM ROAD inspected?

N ELM 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 190 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N ELM ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N ELM ROAD?

N ELM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N ELM ROAD?

N ELM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N ELM ROAD and does age affect safety?

N ELM ROAD was built in 2023, making it 3 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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