State profile · Below median Poor share

Indiana bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Indiana, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

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

Data updated May 2026

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 whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-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 - Poor-condition 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 by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Indiana on the same metric.

AR

Arkansas

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

WA

Washington

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

IN

Indiana

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

KS

Kansas

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

WY

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 the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Indiana

J FORD RD

Good

Over: GOOSE CREEK

00.30 N OF CR 620 N, Gibson, IN

Built 1997 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 110

CR 150 EAST

Good

Over: PLUMMER CREEK

0.40 S OF CR 175 S, Greene, IN

Built 2017 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 69

266TH ST EAST

Good

Over: LITTLE CICERO CREEK

00.25 W OF GWINN RD, Hamilton, IN

Built 1972 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 1,090

CR 800E

Good

Over: BRANCH OF SIX MILE CREEK

00.16 N OF 450 S, Hancock, IN

Built 1979 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 60

ALFORD RD

Good

Over: MINGLE DITCH

00.02 N OF E 1000 N, Hancock, IN

Built 1989 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 240

CR 250W

Good

Over: EAST FORK OF MILL CREEK

00.30 S OF CR 400 S, Hendricks, IN

Built 2021 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 250

US 40

Good

Over: MONTGOMERY CREEK

00.22 W SR 109, Henry, IN

Built 1993 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 6,090

PHILLIPS ST

Good

Over: WILDCAT CREEK

0.0 MI INT PARK AVE, Howard, IN

Built 1989 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 5,996

US 50 EB

Good

Over: SANDY BRANCH

00.46 W I-65, Jackson, IN

Built 1964 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 11,825

CR 50N

Good

Over: Grassy Fork

00.49 E of CR 600 E, Jackson, IN

Built 2006 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 200

I-69 SB

Good

Over: CSX RR

00.46 S SR 9, Madison, IN

Built 1963 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 26,490

I-65 NB

Good

Over: CSX RR

00.95 S I-70, Marion, IN

Built 1973 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 61,726

MITTHOEFER RD

Good

Over: MORRIS DITCH

00.45 S OF WASHINGTON ST, Marion, IN

Built 1964 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 14,252

56TH ST

Good

Over: CSX RR

00.15 E OF LEE RD, Marion, IN

Built 2000 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 16,993

US 31 NB

Good

Over: LEHMAN DITCH

00.77 N US 6, Marshall, IN

Built 2013 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 7,790

WEST 11TH ROAD

Good

Over: YELLOW RIVER

00.30 E OF S OLIVE TRAIL, Marshall, IN

Built 2023 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 1,135

STRAWTOWN PIKE

Good

Over: BIG PIPE CREEK

0.20 N OF SR 218, Miami, IN

Built 1971 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 1,035

I-74 EB

Good

Over: BLACK CREEK

01.11 W US 231, Montgomery, IN

Built 1964 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 8,770

SR 3 NB

Good

Over: CSX RR

00.60 S SR 8, Noble, IN

Built 1990 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 7,012

SR 3 SB

Good

Over: CSX RR

00.60 S SR 8, Noble, IN

Built 1990 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 7,012

SR 262

Good

Over: S FORK LAUGHERY CREEK

04.83 E SR 62, Ohio, IN

Built 1976 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 616

CR 200 EAST

Good

Over: LOST RIVER

0.05 N OF CR 500 N, Orange, IN

Built 1982 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 444

CR 825 SOUTH

Good

Over: BRANCH OF PATOKA RIVER

0.06 W OF CR 325 E, Orange, IN

Built 2018 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 90

CR 450 SOUTH

Good

Over: BR OF FRENCH LICK CREEK

0.10 W OF SR 145, Orange, IN

Built 2019 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 350

I-69 NB

Good

Over: UNT FLAT CREEK

01.47 S SR 57, Pike, IN

Built 2012 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 18,595

I-69 SB

Good

Over: UNT FLAT CREEK

01.47 S SR 57, Pike, IN

Built 2012 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 18,595

LOST TREE DRIVE

Good

Over: SAND CREEK

00.10 E HIGHLAND DRIVE, Porter, IN

Built 2001 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 200

SR 65

Good

Over: BIG CREEK

00.99 S SR 68, Posey, IN

Built 1993 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 1,042

SR 58

Good

Over: BUSSERON CREEK

01.25 W US 41, Sullivan, IN

Built 1968 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 498

CR 300 S

Good

Over: BUSSERON CREEK

00.05 W OF CR 100 W, Sullivan, IN

Built 2021 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 300

E COUNTY LINE RD

Good

Over: N FORK WILDCAT CREEK

00.04 S of CR 300 N, Tippecanoe, IN

Built 1980 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 596

CR 725W

Good

Over: DIXON CREEK

00.20 S of CR 100 S, Tipton, IN

Built 2003 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 200

SR 101

Good

Over: HANNA CREEK

03.78 S US 27, Union, IN

Built 1982 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 2,671

OAK HILL RD

Good

Over: PIGEON CREEK

00.40 N OF MORGAN AVE, Vanderburgh, IN

Built 1970 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 9,974

PARK ROAD

Good

Over: METOCINAH CREEK

00.00 MISSISSINEWA RESER., Wabash, IN

Built 1995 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 617

SR 13

Good

Over: EEL RIVER

0.71 S SR 114, Wabash, IN

Built 2017 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 4,083

MARTIN ROAD

Good

Over: SUMMER PECKA DITCH

00.80 MI S OF VANN RD, Warrick, IN

Built 1995 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 404

GOOSE HEAVEN RD

Good

Over: WHITEWATER RIVER

00.40 W of CAMBRIDGE Rd, Wayne, IN

Built 2006 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 263

LAMAR RD

Good

Over: NETTLE CREEK

00.20 E of FRANKLIN Rd, Wayne, IN

Built 1963 Load: 38.2 t ADT: 154

MILAN CENTER RD

Good

Over: BOTTERON DRAIN

00.80 N DOTY ROAD, Allen, IN

Built 2000 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 141

CR 800E

Good

Over: KILMORE CREEK

00.10 S OF CR 500 N, Clinton, IN

Built 1979 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 204

CR 100W

Good

Over: SUGAR CREEK

00.05 N OF W 375 N, Hancock, IN

Built 1984 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 1,115

STINEMYER ROAD

Good

Over: DOE CREEK

00.03 E OF S CARROLL ROAD, Hancock, IN

Built 1992 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 800

WILCOX ROAD

Good

Over: WYLAND DITCH

00.35 W OF CR 350 E, Kosciusko, IN

Built 1978 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 125

UNION RD

Good

Over: LITTLE BLUE RIVER

00.20 W OF CR 650 E, Shelby, IN

Built 1967 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 150

CR 400W

Good

Over: MUD CREEK

00.90 N OF CR 400 N, Tipton, IN

Built 1999 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 575

ATHERTON STREET

Good

Over: SPRING CREEK

00.30 S HEAD AVE, Vigo, IN

Built 2002 Load: 38.3 t ADT: 377

MONMOUTH ROAD

Good

Over: ST MARYS RIVER

0.60 MILES S OF PIQUA ROA, Adams, IN

Built 1986 Load: 38.4 t ADT: 1,656

CR 400 SOUTH

Good

Over: LUGINBILL DITCH

0.10 MILES W OF CR 600 E, Adams, IN

Built 1991 Load: 38.4 t ADT: 110

KYGER STREET

Good

Over: PRAIRIE CREEK

0.40 E OF PRAIRIE STREET, Clinton, IN

Built 1994 Load: 38.4 t ADT: 306

Showing 15,151-15,200 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.

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