FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRANKLIN ST

Carrying FRANKLIN ST over SALT CREEK

00.10 MI E OF EAST ST, Randolph, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRANKLIN ST

The FRANKLIN ST bridge in Randolph, Indiana carries FRANKLIN ST over SALT CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 757 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.3 metric tons.

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

How FRANKLIN ST compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Indiana bridges
253
Bridges in Randolph · 22 in Poor condition
FRANKLIN ST 32.3 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.6
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
757 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6800231

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN ST against other structures in Randolph 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 FRANKLIN ST?

FRANKLIN ST in Randolph, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRANKLIN ST inspected?

FRANKLIN 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 757 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRANKLIN ST 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 FRANKLIN ST?

FRANKLIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRANKLIN ST?

FRANKLIN ST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FRANKLIN ST and does age affect safety?

FRANKLIN ST was built in 1989, making it 37 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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