LAFAYETTE AVE
Carrying LAFAYETTE AVE over SUGAR CREEK
00.30 N of COVINGTON, Montgomery, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAFAYETTE AVE
The LAFAYETTE AVE bridge in Montgomery, Indiana carries LAFAYETTE AVE over SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1950, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 93.0 meters (305 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,160 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAFAYETTE AVE compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Last Reconstructed
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 93.0 m (305 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,160 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5400197
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAFAYETTE AVE 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 LAFAYETTE AVE against other structures in Montgomery and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
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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 LAFAYETTE AVE?
LAFAYETTE AVE in Montgomery, Indiana, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAFAYETTE AVE inspected?
LAFAYETTE AVE'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 7,160 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAFAYETTE AVE 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 LAFAYETTE AVE?
LAFAYETTE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAFAYETTE AVE?
LAFAYETTE AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LAFAYETTE AVE and does age affect safety?
LAFAYETTE AVE was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1950.
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.
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