FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W LAKE ROAD WEST

Carrying W LAKE ROAD WEST over CALF CREEK

00.10 W OF BOATMAN RD, Scott, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W LAKE ROAD WEST

The W LAKE ROAD WEST bridge in Scott, Indiana carries W LAKE ROAD WEST over CALF CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.

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

How W LAKE ROAD WEST compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Indiana bridges
113
Bridges in Scott · 7 in Poor condition
W LAKE ROAD WEST 30.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.1
Serviceability /30
25.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
30.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7200086

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W LAKE ROAD WEST 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 W LAKE ROAD WEST against other structures in Scott 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 W LAKE ROAD WEST?

W LAKE ROAD WEST in Scott, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W LAKE ROAD WEST inspected?

W LAKE ROAD WEST'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W LAKE ROAD WEST 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 W LAKE ROAD WEST?

W LAKE ROAD WEST has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W LAKE ROAD WEST?

W LAKE ROAD WEST is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is W LAKE ROAD WEST and does age affect safety?

W LAKE ROAD WEST was built in 1995, making it 31 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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