FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 230W

Carrying CR 230W over BROUILLETTS CREEK

00.10 S of SR 163, Vermillion, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 230W

The CR 230W bridge in Vermillion, Indiana carries CR 230W over BROUILLETTS CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.6 metric tons.

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

How CR 230W compares

▼ 1.0
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Indiana bridges
125
Bridges in Vermillion · 10 in Poor condition
CR 230W 34.6 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
117 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8300011

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 230W 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 CR 230W against other structures in Vermillion 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 CR 230W?

CR 230W in Vermillion, 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 CR 230W inspected?

CR 230W'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 117 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 230W 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 CR 230W?

CR 230W has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 230W?

CR 230W is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 230W and does age affect safety?

CR 230W was built in 1991, making it 35 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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