FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Washington/14th St

Carrying Washington/14th St over Windy Creek

00.00 N of Washington St, Perry, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Washington/14th St

The Washington/14th St bridge in Perry, Indiana carries Washington/14th St over Windy Creek. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 675 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.8 metric tons.

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

How Washington/14th St compares

▼ 9.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Indiana bridges
146
Bridges in Perry · 3 in Poor condition
Washington/14th St 25.8 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
26.2 m (86 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
675 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6200103

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, 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 Washington/14th St 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 Washington/14th St against other structures in Perry 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 Washington/14th St?

Washington/14th St in Perry, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Washington/14th St inspected?

Washington/14th St'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 675 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Washington/14th St 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 Washington/14th St?

Washington/14th St has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Washington/14th St?

Washington/14th St is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Washington/14th St and does age affect safety?

Washington/14th St was built in 1960, making it 66 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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