OLD US 231
Carrying OLD US 231 over Wea Creek
00.12 S of CR 375 S, Tippecanoe, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD US 231
The OLD US 231 bridge in Tippecanoe, Indiana carries OLD US 231 over Wea Creek. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.4 meters (172 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,262 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD US 231 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
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 52.4 m (172 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,262 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7900187
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
OLD US 231 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD US 231 against other structures in Tippecanoe 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 OLD US 231?
OLD US 231 in Tippecanoe, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD US 231 inspected?
OLD US 231'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 6,262 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD US 231 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD US 231?
OLD US 231 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD US 231?
OLD US 231 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD US 231 and does age affect safety?
OLD US 231 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
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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