FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JOLIET ROAD

Carrying JOLIET ROAD over SALT CREEK

00.40 W JCT SR 130, Porter, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JOLIET ROAD

The JOLIET ROAD bridge in Porter, Indiana carries JOLIET ROAD over SALT CREEK. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,750 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 culvert 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How JOLIET ROAD compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
280
Bridges in Porter · 14 in Poor condition
JOLIET ROAD 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1921
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6400123

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JOLIET 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 JOLIET ROAD against other structures in Porter 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 JOLIET ROAD?

JOLIET ROAD in Porter, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JOLIET ROAD inspected?

JOLIET 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 7,750 vehicles per day.

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

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

JOLIET ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JOLIET ROAD?

JOLIET ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is JOLIET ROAD and does age affect safety?

JOLIET ROAD was built in 1921, making it 105 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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