FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH SHORE ROAD

Carrying NORTH SHORE ROAD over HONEY CREEK

00.20 S LOW GAP ROAD, Monroe, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH SHORE ROAD

The NORTH SHORE ROAD bridge in Monroe, Indiana carries NORTH SHORE ROAD over HONEY CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.2 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 588 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.8 metric tons.

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

How NORTH SHORE ROAD compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Indiana bridges
226
Bridges in Monroe · 5 in Poor condition
NORTH SHORE ROAD 38.8 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.2 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
588 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5300098

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH SHORE 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 NORTH SHORE ROAD against other structures in Monroe 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 NORTH SHORE ROAD?

NORTH SHORE ROAD in Monroe, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH SHORE ROAD inspected?

NORTH SHORE 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 588 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH SHORE 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 NORTH SHORE ROAD?

NORTH SHORE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH SHORE ROAD?

NORTH SHORE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH SHORE ROAD and does age affect safety?

NORTH SHORE ROAD was built in 1994, making it 32 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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