FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DEEP CUT CONNECTOR

Carrying DEEP CUT CONNECTOR over BEAVER CREEK

0.02 S OF US 50, Martin, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DEEP CUT CONNECTOR

The DEEP CUT CONNECTOR bridge in Martin, Indiana carries DEEP CUT CONNECTOR over BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 63 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

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

How DEEP CUT CONNECTOR compares

▼ 6.4
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Indiana bridges
104
Bridges in Martin · 8 in Poor condition
DEEP CUT CONNECTOR 29.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.7 m (68 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
63 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5100068

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DEEP CUT CONNECTOR 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 DEEP CUT CONNECTOR against other structures in Martin 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 DEEP CUT CONNECTOR?

DEEP CUT CONNECTOR in Martin, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DEEP CUT CONNECTOR inspected?

DEEP CUT CONNECTOR'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 63 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEEP CUT CONNECTOR 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 DEEP CUT CONNECTOR?

DEEP CUT CONNECTOR has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DEEP CUT CONNECTOR?

DEEP CUT CONNECTOR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DEEP CUT CONNECTOR and does age affect safety?

DEEP CUT CONNECTOR was built in 2013, making it 13 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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