State profile · Below national median SD

Indiana bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Indiana — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

18,630
Public bridges
36.1%
Good condition
4.9%
Poor condition
4.9%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

18,630

Public highway bridges in Indiana

Good Condition

36.1%

6,733 bridges rated 7-9

-13.9pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

4.9%

920 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

4.9%

920 bridges flagged for repair priority

-2.1pp vs national avg 7.0%

Indiana vs national bridge condition

Indiana — Good condition share 36.1%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Indiana — Structurally deficient share 16.5%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Indiana vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Indiana on the same metric.

05

Arkansas

4.71% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,544

53

Washington

4.81% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$8,808
Selected

18

Indiana

4.94% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$18,630

20

Kansas

5.25% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$23,867

56

Wyoming

5.41% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,181

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Indiana

Six lowest-condition bridges in Indiana, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Indiana

TUDOR RD

Good

Over: MUD CREEK

00.26 W OF CR 275 W, Hendricks, IN

Built 2018 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 525

PARK AVE

Good

Over: KOKOMO CREEK

0.1 MI N CR 50 S, Howard, IN

Built 2017 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 11,702

US 24 EB

Good

Over: CLEAR CREEK

01.23 W SR 9, Huntington, IN

Built 2000 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 7,856

US 24 WB

Good

Over: CLEAR CREEK

01.23 W SR 9, Huntington, IN

Built 2000 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 7,849

SR 7

Good

Over: CAMP CREEK

05.72 N SR 250, Jefferson, IN

Built 1925 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 4,800

RUNYON RD/CR 450W

Good

Over: TURKEY PEN CREEK

0.10 N OF CR 800 N, Johnson, IN

Built 1991 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,305

US 41 SB

Good

Over: KELSO CREEK

00.58 S US 50, Knox, IN

Built 1967 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 11,254

US 30 EB

Good

Over: DEEDS CREEK

00.96 E SR 15, Kosciusko, IN

Built 1972 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 13,469

US 30 WB

Good

Over: DEEDS CREEK

00.96 E SR 15, Kosciusko, IN

Built 1972 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 13,469

AINSWORTH ROAD

Good

Over: DEEP RIVER

00.20 E of RANDOLPH, Lake, IN

Built 1992 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,407

37TH AVENUE

Good

Over: DEEP RIVER

00.50 W US 6, Lake, IN

Built 1998 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 20,588

CR 1025S

Good

Over: LICK CREEK

00.80 W SR 13, Madison, IN

Built 2004 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 425

CR 200E

Good

Over: FALL CREEK

00.60 N US 36, Madison, IN

Built 2000 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,829

N ELM ROAD

Good

Over: SARAH HERSHBERGER DITCH

00.80 MI N US 6, Marshall, IN

Built 2023 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 190

CR 225W

Good

Over: BRANCH OF SUGAR CREEK

00.50 N of Wabash St, Montgomery, IN

Built 1998 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 80

CR 1000S

Good

Over: BIG RACCOON CREEK

00.00 E of CR 350 E, Montgomery, IN

Built 1989 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 130

I-69 SB

Good

Over: LITTLE INDIAN CREEK

02.84 S SR 39, Morgan, IN

Built 1972 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 14,251

CR 1000 S

Good

Over: THOMPSON DITCH

0.1 MI W CR 350 W, Newton, IN

Built 1968 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 143

CR 300 SOUTH

Good

Over: FRENCH LICK CREEK

0.04 W OF SR 145, Orange, IN

Built 2014 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 100

US 231

Good

Over: UNT MILL CREEK

01.05 N N JCT SR 67, Owen, IN

Built 2013 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 5,370

US 41

Good

Over: WEST PRONG GREEN CREEK

3.71 S SR 234, Parke, IN

Built 2020 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,240

SR 59

Good

Over: ALLEN HOLLOW CREEK

07.89 S US 36, Parke, IN

Built 1947 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,005

SR 49

Good

Over: PLEASANT TWP DITCH

01.69 S SR 8, Porter, IN

Built 2009 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 4,070

SR 56

Good

Over: BIG OX CREEK

02.10 W I-65, Scott, IN

Built 1995 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 7,352

CR 550E

Good

Over: NO NAME CREEK

00.42 N of CR 1350 N, Spencer, IN

Built 1989 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 60

US 31 NB

Good

Over: SHIDELER HOFFMAN DITCH

00.30 S SR 4, St. Joseph, IN

Built 2014 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 8,307

I-69 NB

Good

Over: IN NORTHEASTERN RR

00.25 N SR 4, Steuben, IN

Built 1963 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 11,914

I-69 SB

Good

Over: IN NORTHEASTERN RR

00.25 N SR 4, Steuben, IN

Built 1963 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 12,178

S COUNTY LINE RD

Good

Over: POLLARD DITCH

00.40 E OF HORST RD, Sullivan, IN

Built 2015 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 110

SR 28

Good

Over: HAYWOOD DITCH

01.79 W US 231, Tippecanoe, IN

Built 1983 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,620

CR 1050E

Good

Over: MID FORK WILDCAT CREEK

00.32 S of CR 40 S, Tippecanoe, IN

Built 1977 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 71

US 41 SBL

Good

Over: OHIO RIVER OVERFLOW

00.82 S I-69, Vanderburgh, IN

Built 1932 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 21,260

CR 100W

Good

Over: BROUILLETTS CREEK

00.10 S of CR 1680 S, Vermillion, IN

Built 1986 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 117

SR 641 NB

Good

Over: LITTLE HONEY CREEK

04.00 N US 41, Vigo, IN

Built 2016 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 6,774

CR 1200 S

Good

Over: JOCINAH CREEK

00.40 E OF CR 600 E, Wabash, IN

Built 1980 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 350

SR 63 NB

Good

Over: FALL CREEK

00.97 N SR 263, Warren, IN

Built 1976 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,690

SR 62

Good

Over: CANEY CREEK

06.34 W SR 261, Warrick, IN

Built 2007 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 7,940

BEARD RD

Good

Over: MARTINDALE CREEK

00.30 W of ECONOMY Rd, Wayne, IN

Built 2022 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 104

CR 600 EAST

Good

Over: BERGER DITCH

0.30 MILES S OF SR 218, Adams, IN

Built 2004 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 110

CR 640N

Good

Over: BR MIDDLE FORK CLIFTY CR

00.30 W OF CR 500 E, Decatur, IN

Built 1994 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 430

ROSKE DR

Good

Over: PINE CREEK

00.10 S OF BECK Dr, Elkhart, IN

Built 2001 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 4,107

NORFOLK LN

Good

Over: AMS RUN

00.09 S OF MAYFAIR LN, Hamilton, IN

Built 1991 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 1,110

CR 00E/W

Good

Over: BRANCH OF MUD CREEK

00.30 S OF CR 800 S, Hendricks, IN

Built 1950 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 1,100

CR 300 WEST

Good

Over: BALL RICHARD DITCH

0.03 N OF CR 100 N, Jackson, IN

Built 1991 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 65

BEAVER DAM ROAD

Good

Over: YELLOW CREEK

00.15 S OF CR 700 S, Kosciusko, IN

Built 1985 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 125

E WAWASEE ROAD

Good

Over: LAKE WAWASEE CHANNEL

00.35 N OF CR 1100, Kosciusko, IN

Built 2001 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 425

CR 1100 WEST

Good

Over: LITTLE ELKHART RIVER

00.50 S OF CR 50N, LaGrange, IN

Built 1996 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 100

CR 950S

Good

Over: LITTLE RACCOON CREEK

00.30 W of SR 47, Montgomery, IN

Built 2001 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 190

CR 950S

Good

Over: LITTLE RACCOON CREEK

00.50 W of SR 47, Montgomery, IN

Built 2001 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 190

CR 375 WEST

Good

Over: LICK CREEK

0.10 S OF US 150, Orange, IN

Built 2008 Load: 36.4 t ADT: 300

Showing 14,701-14,750 of 18,630 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.