FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COOMBS RD

Carrying COOMBS RD over BR W FK BLUE RIVER

00.30 S of SR 56, Washington, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COOMBS RD

The COOMBS RD bridge in Washington, Indiana carries COOMBS RD over BR W FK BLUE RIVER. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 56 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 superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.8 metric tons.

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

How COOMBS RD compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Indiana bridges
173
Bridges in Washington · 4 in Poor condition
COOMBS RD 22.8 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.3
Serviceability /30
17.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1917
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.5 m (64 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
56 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8800039

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COOMBS RD 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 COOMBS RD against other structures in Washington 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 COOMBS RD?

COOMBS RD in Washington, Indiana, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COOMBS RD inspected?

COOMBS RD'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 56 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COOMBS RD 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 COOMBS RD?

COOMBS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COOMBS RD?

COOMBS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COOMBS RD and does age affect safety?

COOMBS RD was built in 1917, making it 109 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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