FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 600E

Carrying CR 600E over EIGHT MILE CREEK

00.30 N OF CR 700N, Wells, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 600E

The CR 600E bridge in Wells, Indiana carries CR 600E over EIGHT MILE CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.9 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 452 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, 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 48.9 metric tons.

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

How CR 600E compares

▲ 13.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Indiana bridges
155
Bridges in Wells · 9 in Poor condition
CR 600E 48.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
48.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Last Reconstructed
2022
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.9 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
452 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9000089

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 600E 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 600E against other structures in Wells 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 600E?

CR 600E in Wells, Indiana has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 600E inspected?

CR 600E'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 452 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 600E 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 600E?

CR 600E has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 600E?

CR 600E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 600E and does age affect safety?

CR 600E was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.

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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