WEST PERIMETER RD
Carrying WEST PERIMETER RD over BIG CREEK
0.4 MILES NORTH OF D ROAD, Jennings, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST PERIMETER RD
The WEST PERIMETER RD bridge in Jennings, Indiana carries WEST PERIMETER RD over BIG CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST PERIMETER RD 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
- 2009
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFINLTWL00646
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST PERIMETER 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 WEST PERIMETER RD against other structures in Jennings 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 WEST PERIMETER RD?
WEST PERIMETER RD in Jennings, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST PERIMETER RD inspected?
WEST PERIMETER 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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST PERIMETER 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 WEST PERIMETER RD?
WEST PERIMETER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST PERIMETER RD?
WEST PERIMETER RD is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is WEST PERIMETER RD and does age affect safety?
WEST PERIMETER RD was built in 2009, making it 17 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.
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