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

CR 825 N

Fair

Over: WEST FORK BUSSERON CREEK

00.13 S OF CR 375 E, Sullivan, IN

Built 1987 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 110

BENNETT RD

Fair

Over: LOG LICK CREEK

00.40 N of US 156, Switzerland, IN

Built 2005 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 100

US 231

Fair

Over: ROMNEY FRALEY DITCH

00.80 S SR 28, Tippecanoe, IN

Built 1985 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 8,610

CR 400W

Fair

Over: Indian Creek

00.27 S of US 52, Tippecanoe, IN

Built 1963 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 2,004

CR 450N

Fair

Over: MUD CREEK

00.70 W OF US 31, Tipton, IN

Built 1962 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 475

SR 161

Fair

Over: LITTLE RED CREEK

00.13 S SR 68, Warrick, IN

Built 1985 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 731

SHELTON ROAD

Fair

Over: BARREN FORK

0.23 MI W MOSS RD, Warrick, IN

Built 1970 Load: 23.7 t ADT: 170

US 52

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE CREEK

02.09 W I-65, Boone, IN

Built 1941 Load: 23.8 t ADT: 9,868

CR 750N

Fair

Over: BATZ DRAIN

00.10 E OF CR 900 E, Hendricks, IN

Built 1984 Load: 23.8 t ADT: 900

CR 245

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

01.40 E CR 182, Perry, IN

Built 1960 Load: 23.8 t ADT: 75

LONG RUN RD

Fair

Over: LONG RUN

00.01 E of JACK ALLEN RD, Switzerland, IN

Built 1930 Load: 23.8 t ADT: 150

CR 300 SOUTH

Fair

Over: BLUE CREEK

0.20 MILES E OF CR 000, Adams, IN

Built 1957 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 603

THIMLAR RD

Fair

Over: BOTTERON DRAIN

00.20 N DOTY ROAD, Allen, IN

Built 1960 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 1,952

S. MAPLECREST

Fair

Over: TRIER DRAIN

00.30 S OF MOELLER RD, Allen, IN

Built 1963 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 8,050

SR 18

Fair

Over: BIG PINE CREEK

07.01 W US 231, Benton, IN

Built 1934 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 470

CR 600 SOUTH

Fair

Over: BIG ROCK CREEK

00.30 E OF CR 500 E, Cass, IN

Built 2004 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 270

CR 50 S

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF LOST CREEK

00.30 E OF CR 650 E, Gibson, IN

Built 1964 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 150

CR 700E

Fair

Over: WABASH RIVER

0.8 MILES NORTH OF SR 67, Jay, IN

Built 1950 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 277

CR 700 S

Fair

Over: SHUEY DITCH

0.4 MI W US 41, Newton, IN

Built 1950 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 285

US 150

Fair

Over: MYSTERIOUS SPRING

03.70 E SR 56, Orange, IN

Built 1927 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 5,365

US 231

Fair

Over: BRANCH MILL CREEK

02.16 N SR 67, Owen, IN

Built 1932 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 5,336

CR 70

Fair

Over: Neglie Creek

01.10 SE of Old SR 37, Perry, IN

Built 1976 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 175

SUGAR GROVE RD

Fair

Over: ECONOMY RUN

00.10 S of MENDENHALL Rd, Wayne, IN

Built 1960 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 218

US 421

Fair

Over: BROWN DITCH

02.20 N SR 16, White, IN

Built 1929 Load: 23.9 t ADT: 4,798

HAND RD

Fair

Over: WILLOW CREEK

01.00 N MCCOMB RD, Allen, IN

Built 1986 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 163

CR 500E

Fair

Over: CLIFTY CREEK

00.48 S OF 25TH STREET, Bartholomew, IN

Built 1986 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 2,450

CR 500S

Fair

Over: BETT DITCH

00.19 W OF CR 100 E, Boone, IN

Built 1930 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 120

EDLIN ROAD

Fair

Over: EDLIN DITCH

00.15 S OF CR 400 S, Boone, IN

Built 1940 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 120

CR 750S

Fair

Over: ETTER DITCH

01.10 W OF CR 600 E, Boone, IN

Built 1992 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 620

SR 67

Fair

Over: BELL CREEK

05.38 N I-69, Delaware, IN

Built 1999 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 12,872

CR 40

Fair

Over: WISLER DITCH

00.60 E OF COUNTY LINE, Elkhart, IN

Built 1962 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 1,691

ARTHUR COFFMAN RD

Fair

Over: JERSEY PARK CREEK

00.10 W OF GREEN'VL/BORDE, Floyd, IN

Built 1992 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 663

SR 38

Fair

Over: STONEY CREEK

00.96 E SR 32, Hamilton, IN

Built 1950 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 8,698

I-70 EB

Fair

Over: BIG BLUE RIVER

03.50 W SR 3, Henry, IN

Built 1965 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 19,680

I-70 WB

Fair

Over: BIG BLUE RIVER

03.50 W SR 3, Henry, IN

Built 1965 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 19,680

CR 750N

Fair

Over: STONEY CREEK

00.30 E OF CR 675 E, Henry, IN

Built 1992 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 125

CR 600S

Fair

Over: BIG BLUE RIVER

00.05 W OF MILL ROAD, Henry, IN

Built 1992 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 100

US 24 EB

Fair

Over: BULL CREEK

04.12 E SR 9, Huntington, IN

Built 1994 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 8,189

US 24 WB

Fair

Over: BULL CREEK

04.12 E SR 9, Huntington, IN

Built 1994 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 8,470

CR 800 EAST

Fair

Over: MUSCATATUCK RIVER

0.09 S OF CR 1000 S, Jackson, IN

Built 1980 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 40

SR 67

Fair

Over: SPLUNGE CREEK

01.19 S SR 58, Knox, IN

Built 1932 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 3,557

CR 150 NORTH

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK

01.00 W OF CR 900E, LaGrange, IN

Built 1960 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 150

129TH AVENUE

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF NILES DITCH

00.20 E. of IOWA ST., Lake, IN

Built 1992 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 30

N SHAWSWICK STA RD

Fair

Over: LEATHERWOOD CREEK

00.13 N OF SR 58, Lawrence, IN

Built 1974 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 148

EAST BOYD LANE

Fair

Over: LEATHERWOOD CREEK

00.22 W OF CR 200 E, Lawrence, IN

Built 1991 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 906

EAST OOLITIC ROAD

Fair

Over: SALT CREEK

00.17 E OF LAFAYETTE AVE, Lawrence, IN

Built 1977 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 1,479

I-70 EB C-D

Fair

Over: PLEASANT RUN

00.42 W I-465, Marion, IN

Built 1990 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 47,343

US 231

Fair

Over: LITTLE BOGGS CREEK

03.09 N US 50, Martin, IN

Built 1940 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 5,613

SR 56

Fair

Over: STAMPERS CREEK

02.70 W SR 337, Orange, IN

Built 1933 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 1,778

CR 500E

Fair

Over: REEVES DITCH

00.10 N 1125 S, Porter, IN

Built 1930 Load: 24.0 t ADT: 470

Showing 3,151-3,200 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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